The latest domestic airline fare information from the U.S. Department Transportation (US DOT) shows that the average fare for a flight from the Tallahassee International Airport remains among the highest in the state.
The US DOT releases average domestic airline fares on a quarterly basis. The latest available information covers April-June (Q2). The US DOT data tracks 21 Florida airports, 15 of those airports serve major destinations and the fares are comparable.
The average fares for Q2 range from a low of $276.39 at the Fort Lauderdale airport to a high of $558.07 in Tallahassee. The statewide fare average among the 15 major airports was $395.27.
A comparison of North Florida airports within a three-hour drive of Tallahassee, show a significant difference between the average fares in Gainesville and Tallahassee when compared to the fares in Jacksonville and Panama City. Air travelers in Gainesville and Tallahassee pay approximately $140 more on average.
The comparison from a year ago, shows that fares in Tallahassee and Panama City have remained about the same, while fares in Gainesville and Jacksonville have increased slightly.
Broader trends, show that after a major fare increase in all markets from January 2021 to October 2022, fares have trended down. During this period Tallahassee fares are down approximately 10%, $620.48 to $558.07.
Note: Approximate passenger traffic for North Florida airport comparisons: Jacksonville – 7.6 million, Gainesville – 600,000, Panama City – 2,000,000 & Tallahassee – 900,000