According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Wichita’s Q4 2019 average inflation-adjusted itinerary fare was $396.01, an increase of 1% from Q4 2018, and a 35% decrease from Q4 2000. Wichita had some of the highest airfares in the nation prior to 2002. About 44% of our passengers were driving to other airports in the region for lower fares. Our most recent study now shows 18% of passengers use other airports. Low-fare airlines started to enter our market in 2002 and passengers responded. Wichita’s fare is comparable to fares in our region.
Q4 2019 Inflation-Adjusted Airfares
| AIRPORT | Q4 2000 | Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 - Q4 2019 | Q4 2000 - Q4 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $611.13 | $392.94 | $396.01 | $3.08 | 1% | -$215.12 | -35% |
| Oklahoma City | $446.17 | $384.24 | $391.17 | $6.94 | 2% | -$55.00 | -12% |
| Tulsa | $440.85 | $396.84 | $407.63 | $10.79 | 3% | -$33.23 | -8% |
| Kansas City | $409.52 | $348.28 | $371.99 | $23.72 | 7% | -$37.53 | -9% |
| National Average | $496.04 | $361.85 | $356.52 | -$5.33 | -1% | -$139.52 | -28% |
