Flying Through This American Airport Costs Less Than $200 On Average For Domestic Round-Trip Flights

Any time you need to take a plane somewhere, you are probably bracing yourself for the cost of the flight. That's because airlines have tons of sneaky ways to trick you into spending more money, which can hamper your ability to save up for a trip or stick to a budget. Plus, as much as you might try to reserve the lowest price or the hottest deal on tickets, you might end up making run-of-the-mill mistakes when booking your airfare, not to mention expensive errors while at the airport — either through expensive parking or high priced food. While it definitely matters what airline you pick, as well as the time of day and even day of the week that you book, there's also another way to save money on airfare — picking specific airports.

While you might not believe it, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the fifth busiest airport in America. LAX is actually a hub for more airlines than anywhere else in the U.S., according to Going, which subsequently named LAX one of the best airports for cheap domestic flights. If you are thinking of planning a trip within the U.S., and it's geographically feasible, then flying out of LAX could be your best bet for saving money. In fact, round trip domestic tickets at LAX tend to cost, on average, less than $200.

Travel and Leisure ranked Los Angeles International Airport as the No. 1 airport in the United States for cheap roundtrip domestic tickets, offering 135 deals with an average price of $185. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) came in second place, with roundtrip domestic tickets costing about $188 on average across 118 deals, followed by Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas with 114 offers for roughly $180 on roundtrip airfare.

LAX is also an operating base for JetBlue, Allegiant, and Southwest, allowing those airlines to provide more flights at lower costs. Other airlines that have a hub at LAX are Alaska, American, Delta, and United. For those looking to save even more money, you can check out the deals at Spirit Airlines, which, despite being rumored to be one the worst airline, was actually voted as America's best airline in 2025. Plus, during the first half of 2025, Spirit boasted no cancelled flights out of LAX.