Are flight tickets more expensive the farther you fly?
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Also, how can I easily find out which airline is offering the cheapest flight tickets?
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Also, how can I easily find out which airline is offering the cheapest flight tickets?
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November 27th, 2008 at 11:40 am
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Generally, yes. BOS (Boston) to LGA (New York-Laguardia) is going to cost a whole lot less than BOS (Boston) to CDG (Paris-Charles de Gaulle).
But there are also exceptions – shorter intercontinental flights (i.e. from Europe to N. Africa) often cost more than longer transatlantic ones on noncompetitive routes.
You can find the cheapest airfares by using a travel agent, or for a general idea, by using certain mass fare-search engines, such as Expedia.
Hope it helps =)
November 29th, 2008 at 6:16 am
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Normally yes.
There is alot to consider.
Fuel, Cabin Crew Salaries, Plane Maintenance, Food if required, etc..
I guess you could consult a travel agent to find the cheapest flight.
November 29th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
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Mostly. However, if the longer distance takes you to an area of lower demand then that of the shorter distance, then the price of the ticket of the longer distance might be cheaper.
December 1st, 2008 at 9:56 am
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There are lots of factors that go into airfare pricing other then distance. Demand for the route is a huge factor over mileage. Just a quick example a nonstop flight on Delta from Fort Lauderdale to Cincinnati which is 932 miles is $399 whereas a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salt Lake city which is 2083 miles is showing up as only $92 dollars. Another factor is competition. If there are several airlines flying the same route, the prices can be higher or lower depending on its competitors.
Lastly, to find the cheapest flight among various airlines, just use one of the main search engines – or and also check since they usually have low fares but don’t show up in any search.