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United States Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SETG01

Latest (y/y)27.8%October 2026
Previous (y/y)22.4%September 2026
Level327.8October 2026

United States Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 27.8% year on year in October 2026, compared with 22.4% in September 2026.

The level stood at 327.8 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the highest reading since December 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −28.8% (May 2020) to 42.9% (Sep 2022), averaging 1.5%.

United States Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1969 – Oct 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1969 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))0100200300197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026327.827.8
September 2026315.922.4
August 2026309.723.4
July 2026311.225.5
June 2026323.826.5
May 2026329.826.7
April 2026308.520.7
March 2026290.214.9
February 2026280.67.1
January 2026271.22.2
December 2025253.7−3.4
November 2025254.9−5.4
October 2025256.5−3.6
September 2025258.03.2
August 2025251.03.3
July 2025247.90.7
June 2025255.9−3.5
May 2025260.3−7.3
April 2025255.6−7.9
March 2025252.6−5.2
February 2025262.1−0.7
January 2025265.37.1
December 2024262.67.9
November 2024269.34.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (706 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationMarch 1966
Observations706
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high42.9% (Sep 2022)
10-year low−28.8% (May 2020)
10-year average1.5%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SETG01

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FAQ

What is the current airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 27.8% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SETG01.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Airline fares in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.