Holiday airfares hit 10-year high

(CNN)– It could cost you a lot more to fly to your holiday destination this year.

According to travel site Hopper, airfares for Thanksgiving and Christmas are hitting ten-year highs.

The average domestic round-trip ticket for Thanksgiving is about $402, up 31% from last year.

Airfares around Christmas are even higher, averaging $452 round trip, up 23%.

Experts say high jet fuel prices and fewer low-cost options are helping drive up fares.

Hopper recommends tracking prices now and booking before Halloween for the best chance at lower fares.

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