Most flight projects cost between $100 and $1,200 per ticket, with a typical price near $350. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical flight cost
$100 – $1,200
per ticket · typical $350
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Flight cost breakdown
- Domestic short-haul$100 – $300typical $200
- Cross-country / Canada transcon$250 – $600typical $400
- International (Europe, Asia)$600 – $2,500typical $1,200
What Flights costs
Covers a round-trip economy ticket on a major airline. Prices vary by route, season, booking time, and airline. International or last-minute flights cost more.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest time to book?
About 1-3 months in advance for domestic, 2-8 months for international. Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be cheaper.
Why are flights so expensive?
Fuel costs, taxes, airport fees, and demand. Premium routes and peak travel times increase prices.
How can I save on airfare?
Use fare comparison sites, set price alerts, be flexible with dates, and consider budget airlines or connecting flights.