airfare
UK: ˈeəfeə | US: ˈerfer
n. the price charged for traveling by airplane
The word "airfare" combines "air," referring to the sky or atmosphere (from Old French "air," Latin "aer," and Greek "aēr"), with "fare," meaning the price paid for transportation (from Old English "fær," meaning journey or passage). The term emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of commercial aviation, logically merging "air" and "fare" to denote the cost of air travel.
The airfare to Tokyo has increased due to high demand.
She compared airfares before booking her flight to Paris.
Budget airlines often offer lower airfares than traditional carriers.
The travel agency provided a discount on airfare for group bookings.
Rising fuel costs have led to higher airfares worldwide.