The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its third-quarter 2019 average fare report, showing average fares at Wichita Eisenhower Airport fell 1% from the third quarter 2018. Wichita had the only fare decrease in the region. The inflation-adjusted average fare was $392.52 compared to $395.13. (Average fares are based on domestic itinerary fares, round-trip or one-way for which no return is purchased.)
In Q3 2000, the inflation-adjusted average fare in Wichita was $625.03, 37% higher than today’s fare. Wichita’s fare is now in line with regional fares thanks to increased competition, particularly from low-fare airlines. Lower fares and new destinations have stimulated travel demand over the last 7 years.
Wichita is served by 7 airlines to 13 nonstop destinations.
Q3 2019 Average Fares
| Inflation-Adjusted Average Fare Q3 2019 | Inflation-Adjusted Average Fare Q3 2018 | Yr/Yr Change | Inflation-Adjusted Avg. Q3 2000 Fare | Q3 2019 - Q3 2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $392.52 | $395.13 | -$2.62 | -1% | $625.03 | -$232.51 | -37% |
| U.S. Average | $345.09 | $349.31 | -$4.22 | -1% | $499.12 | -$154.03 | -31% |
| Oklahoma City | $389.72 | $388.07 | $1.64 | 0% | $461.59 | -$71.87 | -16% |
| Des Moines | $386.60 | $377.78 | $8.82 | 2% | $644.38 | -$257.78 | -40% |
| Tulsa | $401.58 | $394.20 | $7.38 | 2% | $456.77 | -$55.19 | -12% |
| Kansas City | $360.09 | $349.53 | $10.56 | 3% | $413.35 | -$53.26 | -13% |
| Omaha | $371.10 | $349.25 | $21.85 | 6% | $447.35 | -$76.25 | -17% |
