See Which U.S. Airports are the Most Expensive and the Cheapest to Fly Out of

Finding a really good deal on a flight is always exciting. But despite whatever
budget travel hacks you might use
, one thing that can make it all more challenging is which
airport you fly out of
.

CivMetrics
, a nonprofit journalism organization, collected the average cost of flights in and out of the 100 busiest U.S. airports based on 2022 Q3 data from the Bureau of Transportation Services.

Among
the busiest airports
, Ted Stevens Anchorage International in Alaska was the most expensive, with an average flight price of $540. On the other end, St. Pete Clearwater International in Florida, where flight costs average around $147, ranked as the cheapest airport.

The most expensive airports in the U.S.

Portland International Airport (PDX).

Ted Stevens Anchorage International was the busiest during the COVID-19 epidemic. There are 13 gates located on the same concourse. Third place was Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Virginia. These are the cheapest U.S. airports

Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Kahului Airport (OGG)

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

St. Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

According to the report, St. Pete Clearwater International Airport is the most affordable U.S. airport. The average flight cost is $147. Orlando Sanford International was second, with an average flight cost of $147. Myrtle Beach International, South Carolina was ranked third in the United States for the lowest flight prices. First class was the best way to fly.