JFK is one of nation’s most expensive airports as flight prices surge across country: study
John F. Kennedy International Airport has been identified as one of the most expensive airports in the United States, with average ticket prices exceeding $400. A recent study revealed that rising airline costs are causing many Americans to delay their travel plans. The increase in prices is attributed to escalating fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions, leading to a significant impact on consumer travel behavior.
- ▪Average airfares at JFK in 2026 were $404.59, ranking it ninth among the country's most expensive airports.
- ▪Washington Dulles Airport topped the list with an average airfare of $439.39.
- ▪68% of travelers expect air travel to become unaffordable soon, leading many to postpone their travel plans.
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US News JFK is one of nation’s most expensive airports as flight prices surge across country: study By Alex Oliveira Published May 27, 2026, 5:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the priciest airports in the country — with average plane tickets topping $400 as a majority of Americans say increasing costs are keeping them out of the air, a new study showed. Average airfares at JFK in 2026 were $404.59 as of May, earning it ninth place among the country’s most expensive travel hubs, according to a study from Local Insider. The Queens airport missed the top five slots by less than $10.
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