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More often than not, flexibility is key for finding a great travel deal, and it all starts in the planning.

From baggage fees to expensive airfares, trips can add up, so we’ve highlighted locations around the country, researched their average airfares, and organized them by way of affordability. Check out where your location lands on the list, and see if there’s a less expensive nearby airport that might suit you (and your travel budget) a little better this summer.

Here are a few sample airports and their average fares:

Bellingham Intl, WA (BLI) $256
White Plains, NY (HPN) $269
Long Beach (Daugherty Field), CA (LGB) $286
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl, FL (FLL) $328
Bob Hope Airport, CA (BUR) $332
Bishop Intl, MI (FNT) $335
Akron-Canton Rgnl, OH (CAK) $337
John Wayne/Orange County, CA (SNA) $338
La Guardia, NY (LGA) $338

See our entire list of 101 Airports Ranked on Affordability.

About the author

Pleasance CoddingtonPleasance is a British travel writer and online content specialist in travel. She has written for numerous publications and sites including Wired, Lucky, Rough Guides and Yahoo! Travel. After working for six years on content and social media at VisitBritain, she is now the Global Content and Social Media Manager for Cheapflights.

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