How much does a plane ticket cost? ——Price analysis and trend forecast of popular routes in 2023
Recently, with the end of the summer travel season and the approach of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, air ticket prices have become a hot topic across the Internet. This article will analyze the current air ticket price trends for you and provide structured data reference based on the hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Price comparison of popular routes (economy class one-way)
| route | Average price in August | Average price in September | Increase or decrease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Shanghai | ¥680 | ¥520 | -23.5% |
| Guangzhou-Chengdu | ¥750 | ¥580 | -22.7% |
| Shenzhen-Chongqing | ¥820 | ¥650 | -20.7% |
| Hangzhou-Sanya | ¥1,050 | ¥1,280 | +21.9% |
| Xi'an-Urumqi | ¥1,150 | ¥980 | -14.8% |
2. Three major factors affecting air ticket prices
1.seasonal factors: After the summer vacation, business flight prices generally dropped by 15-25%, while prices in popular tourist destinations (such as Sanya and Lijiang) began to rebound.
2.Fuel surcharge adjustment: Starting from September 5, the fuel surcharge for domestic routes has been reduced to ¥60/30 (adult/child), which is the third reduction this year.
3.airline promotions: Many airlines have launched "back-to-school season" special offers, with prices on some routes as low as 12% off.
3. Price forecast for the next 30 days
| time period | price trend | suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Mid to late September | Smooth fluctuations | Best time to buy tickets |
| September 25-30 | small increase | Lock in advance |
| October 1-7 | peak period | Consider peak shifting |
| After October 8 | Quick fall | wait and see |
4. Tips for saving money
1.Flexible travel dates: Data shows that air tickets departing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 18% cheaper on average than on weekends.
2.Pay attention to new routes: The newly opened Chengdu-Zhangjiajie, Qingdao-Hohhot and other routes have strong discounts in the first month.
3.Use price comparison tools: Price monitoring features launched on multiple platforms can help capture the lowest prices.
5. Ticket purchase guide for special groups
| crowd | Preferential policies | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| student | 50% off on some airlines | Valid documents are required |
| elderly | No unified discount | It is recommended to buy an early flight |
| soldier | exclusive discount | Need to go through designated channels |
| child | 50% off adult tickets | Infant tickets are required for children under 2 years old |
The recent "ticket assassin" phenomenon that has been hotly discussed on social media reminds us that ticket prices may suddenly rise by more than 50% near the holidays. It is recommended that passengers reasonably plan their ticket purchase time based on their own needs to avoid falling into the high price trap.
Final reminder: The data in this article was collected from mainstream OTA platforms from September 1st to 10th. The actual price may change due to market fluctuations. Please refer to the inquiry when purchasing the ticket. Have a nice trip!
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