Chattanooga Airport has the second cheapest average air fares among the state’s major commercial airports, according to a website that tracks ticket prices.
The airport’s fares in June averaged $372, or No. 43 nationally, said cheapflights.com
Only Memphis International Airport had a less expensive average fare – $342, or No. 27, according to the website.
Chattanooga Airport’s average ticket price was less than Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which was No. 73.
Terry Hart, the airport’s chief executive, said that Chattanooga boardings are increasing and airlines are making fares more competitive.