The addition of 17 new domestic routes in 2018 propels DEN to boast one of the largest connecting networks among U.S. airports

DENVER –  August 20, 2018 – Due to recent new service announcements, Denver International Airport (DEN) will soon offer service to 200 destinations worldwide, topping the 200-mark for the first time in Denver aviation history. DEN is one of only four U.S. airports to provide service to 200 destinations.

“Our air service network at Denver International Airport has emerged as one of our region’s key competitive advantages,” said Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “This unparalleled level of connectivity, and the residents and visitors who use it, has only bolstered our strong economic and tourism growth, and will continue to help Denver solidify our position as a global destination.”

In addition to new international flights to Paris and Zurich, DEN has also experienced significant growth in domestic air service in 2018. Four airlines have added service to 17 U.S. destinations, including previously unserved cities such as Portland, Maine (PWM), Asheville, N.C. (AVL) and Myrtle Beach, S.C. (MYR).  Denver’s domestic network now includes nonstop access to 175 destinations in 46 states and the District of Columbia.

“We’ve been working hard to make DEN more attractive to our airline partners and travelers, and this tremendous growth in air service reflects our efforts,” said DEN CEO Kim Day. “Access is critical in today’s economic environment, and every new destination added to our network is an additional asset.”

With the most recent additions, DEN will offer service to 175 domestic destinations, just one destination behind Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) which are tied as the U.S. airports with nonstop service to the most domestic destinations (176). DEN stands alone in first place in terms of nonstop domestic destinations west of the Mississippi River with 117 markets served.  DFW is second with 103, followed by Los Angeles (LAX) with 81.

“The Metropolitan Denver region’s success attracting and scaling companies relies on our impressive network of domestic and international destinations from Denver International Airport,” said Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation CEO J. J. Ament. “Within four hours, our business travelers can reach virtually any U.S. destination with multiple flights and carriers to choose from. DEN has also transformed the region into a global center for business. While digital connections are important, being able to move people and product around the U.S. and world is critical, and no location is out of reach from DEN.”

In addition to a very broad offering of service, DEN is one of the most competitive domestic markets in the U.S. Not only does DEN now offer nonstop service to 94 of the Mile High City’s top 100 destinations in terms of travel demand, but more than one airline provides flights to 49 of DEN’s top 50 destinations, and two or more carriers provide flights to 71 of DEN’s top 100 destinations. One market – Minneapolis/St. Paul – boasts six airlines offering nonstop service, the most of any city-pair. 

Competitive service means low fares. DEN’s average one-way domestic fare is $138, 19 percent below the U.S. average of $170. Denver’s average fare has declined five percent over the past year, compared to a less than two percent average decline for all U.S. airports. Low fares help to stimulate travel demand, and DEN’s domestic market has grown by nearly eight percent over the past year, outpacing the U.S. average of five percent growth.

“Thanks to the growing network of domestic and international air connections, Denver has never been more convenient and accessible to business and leisure travelers,” said Richard W. Scharf, president and CEO of VISIT DENVER. “In 2017 we welcomed a record-number of visitors to Denver. I am confident the abundance of nonstop flight options will continue to make Denver a popular destination for years to come.”

DEN’s air service growth can be attributed to several factors including the city’s central geographic location, robust economic growth, record-breaking increases in inbound tourism and the airport’s status as a growing hub for multiple airlines offering different business models to travelers. DEN works alongside its airline partners to bring new service to Denver, while also investing in infrastructure to accommodate growth and enhance the passenger experience.  

Denver International Airport’s 23 airlines offer service to 175 domestic destinations and 25 international destinations in 11 countries, for a total of 200 total destinations.

New Destinations to Gain DEN Service in 2018

International:

Paris, France (CDG) – Norwegian

Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) – Edelweiss

Domestic:

Appleton, WI (ATW) – United

Asheville, NC (AVL) – Allegiant

Bellingham, WA (BLI) – Allegiant

Bloomington, IL (BMI) – Frontier

Buffalo, NY (BUF) – Frontier

Greenville, SC (GSP) – Frontier

Harrisburg, PA (MDT) – Frontier

Jackson, MS (JAC) – Frontier

Lafayette, LA (LFT) – Frontier

Mammoth, CA (MMH) – United

Monterey, CA (MRY) – United

Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR) – Frontier

Panama City, FL (ECP) – Southwest

Portland, ME (PWM) – Frontier

Seattle/Paine Field, WA (PAE)* – United

Savannah, GA (SAV) – Frontier

Syracuse, NY (SYR) – Frontier

*PAE start date has not yet been finalized; all other routes inaugurated in 2018

For a full list of DEN’s nonstop destinations, please visit flydenver.com/flights.

Denver International Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in the United States. With more than 61 million passengers traveling through the airport each year, DEN is one of the busiest airline hubs in the world’s largest aviation market. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $26 billion for the region annually. For more information, check us out on, Pinterest, and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.