AIRFARE AVERAGES

The Friday File: Of the nation’s 50 busiest airports, the one with the costliest average ticket in 24Q3 is Reagan Washington National at $473, followed by Orange County John Wayne at $428, then San Francisco at $425. The cheapest is Fort Lauderdale at $252, then San Juan at $266, and Orlando at $270. Prices depend significantly on the business and first-class vs. vacationer mix, and the presence of budget airlines.