Routes/Chicago, IL to Denver, CO
Chicago, IL to Denver, CO
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $210 · 895 nonstop miles · 2731 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$210
2025 Q1 fare$192
Change+$18
Passengers/day2731
Distance895 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $192. The change is $18 higher (9.5%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was United with 52% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Southwest with 26% of passengers, at an average fare of $188.
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 2840 | $186 | Southwest | 44% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 3899 | $180 | Southwest | 44% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q3 | 4291 | $186 | United | 42% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q4 | 3647 | $189 | United | 44% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q1 | 2945 | $192 | United | 43% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q2 | 3884 | $188 | United | 41% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q3 | 4382 | $183 | United | 39% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q4 | 3389 | $206 | United | 48% | American |
| 2026 Q1 | 2731 | $210 | United | 52% | Southwest |