DENVER (KDVR) — Among many things that have become more expensive in recent years, airfare out of the Denver International Airport has increased more than the national average.
The average cost of airfare at the 100 busiest airports in the nation increased by 29% between 2021 and 2023, according to a report from USA Today.
Meanwhile, DIA was in the top 25 for airports with the highest airfare increases, with prices increasing around 36%.
Most airfare increases happened in 2022. Data compiled by USA Today shows that prices not only leveled off overall in 2023 but also decreased by 1% nationwide.
Airfare at DIA increased more than national average
The cost of air travel went up nationwide, but the increase was not even across the board.
The 36% increase at DIA means typical flights cost $95 more than two years ago, with the average airfare in 2023 at $361.
However, it wasn’t as bad as some other airports. A handful of airports saw the same 36% increase as Denver, but 18 airports saw an increase of 38% or more since 2021.
Airfare increased the most at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, where flights were up 48% or $136 more in 2023 compared to 2021.
Prices decreased at most airports in 2022
Airfare has increased overall since 2021, but there was a period…
