If the trip qualifies as a charitable endeavor for a qualified organization, you may be able to deduct the cost you paid for airfare.
You would enter the amount paid as a charitable contribution, rather than entering miles traveled for charitable purposes.
Miles for charitable purposes would include things like the miles driven to provide volunteer services or to deliver charitable donations.
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