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Travel Hacks: The Cheapest, and Most Expensive, Airline

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The Cheapest, and Most Expensive, Airline in Every State

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Searching for the most affordable domestic flight in the United States can quickly turn into a rabbit hole of endless Google Flights tabs. There are also many constantly shifting variables, like departure timing, airline, and airport location, that can impact finding the best price.

While you can find general advice about the best time to book or which airports are typically the cheapest to fly from, a recent data analysis goes a step further. It breaks down the average price per mile by airline and by state, offering a more nuanced view of flight costs across the country.

Curious how your state stacks up? Check out the ranked lists of the most and least expensive airlines by state.

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