Key facts
- Average U.S. domestic airfares increased by 4.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
- The average airfare reached $428 during this period.
- Oil prices experienced a significant surge in March.
- The U.S. Transportation Department reported these figures.
Average U.S. domestic airfares saw a 4.7% increase in the first three months of 2026, reaching $428, according to data released by the U.S. Transportation Department. This rise is linked to a spike in oil prices that occurred in March, fueled by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.