If you’re an Idahoan who loves to travel, you already know that reaching certain parts of the country isn’t always convenient or cheap!
Idaho is One of The Most Expensive States to Fly From
Whether you’re headed to Sin City or off to a fun adventure elsewhere, recent research done by Vegas Insider may bum you out. They compared airfare prices at major airports across the country and found that Idaho ranks as the sixth most expensive state to fly from. They say the average cost of a plane ticket in the Gem State is $419.02
Break it down by airport and the news gets worse. Boise ranks as the 11th most expensive airport to fly from in the entire country.
Traveling to the East Coast Means Long Travel Days from Idaho
Vegas Insider was on the money when I looked at what I paid for a trip to Pittsburgh, PA in July. Before baggage fees, the trip cost $421.56. Sure, I’d love a cheaper fare but the cost isn’t the hardest pill to swallow on this trip. It’s the travel time.
The Boise Airport really lacks options for direct flights going east. The furthest east you can fly nonstop is Atlanta with Delta’s flight clocking in at just over four hours…