The author and editors take ultimate responsibility for the content. The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $366 as of the third quarter of 2024, according to the Department of Transportation.

Plane ticket prices shift throughout the year. Google Flights has the data on when to purchase your ticket for maximum savings. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel ...

How much does your plane ticket actually cost? Like almost anything you buy in stores, plane tickets come with a base cost plus taxes and fees. These airline taxes and fees can get extremely pricey.