How much is a plane ticket

Ticket pricing can be the most confusing part of traveling by air. Fares are constantly changing - from day to day, and even from seat to seat.

According to Airlines for America, in 2012, domestic passengers flew an average of 2,356 miles per round trip and paid a fare of $355.75 or 15.10 cents per mile flown, plus a reservation change fee of $9.62 and a bag fee of $13.24 for a total of $378.62. See annual average airfares here.

To compare prices and get the best deals for plane tickets, visit the following sites:

  1. Farecompare.com
  2. Cheapflights.com
  3. Cheaptickets.com
  4. Expedia.com
  5. Orbitz.com

Tip: Know the best time to buy a plane ticket here.

Unbelievable! $10K first-class plane ticket, with shower, for $90! The PointsGuy.com founder Brian Kelly discussed the craziest frequent flier programs he had so far. Watch the video below:

Updated on Monday, December 09 2013 at 03:49AM EST
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