The Bureau of Transportation Statistics published the 4th quarter 2023 average airfare report on Tuesday. The average fare at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport was $437, a decrease of 4% from Q4 2022 and an 8% decrease from Q4 2019. The national average fare dropped 2% at $384.85, but increased 8% over Q4 2019, which was $356.52.
Wichita’s average fare is 41% less than in Q4 2000, which at that time was $739.48.
The fares in this report are based on domestic itinerary fares, round-trip or one-way for which no return is purchased. Fares include only the price paid at the time of the ticket purchase.