Routes/Denver, CO to Des Moines, IA
Denver, CO to Des Moines, IA
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $229 · 589 nonstop miles · 242 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$229
2025 Q1 fare$211
Change+$17
Passengers/day242
Distance589 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $211. The change is $17 higher (8.2%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was United with 60% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Frontier with 20% of passengers, at an average fare of $118.
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 289 | $179 | United | 61% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 412 | $180 | United | 54% | Frontier |
| 2024 Q3 | 461 | $161 | United | 48% | Frontier |
| 2024 Q4 | 342 | $184 | United | 61% | Frontier |
| 2025 Q1 | 278 | $211 | United | 69% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q2 | 352 | $202 | United | 66% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q3 | 448 | $178 | United | 52% | Frontier |
| 2025 Q4 | 378 | $185 | United | 59% | Frontier |
| 2026 Q1 | 242 | $229 | United | 60% | Frontier |