Cedar Rapids to Denver (CID–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CID–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 31 | 738, E75L, E7W | 2h17-2h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 320 | 2h16 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Cedar Rapids
| Metric | CID→DEN | MLI→DEN | DSM→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CID | – | 69 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 7 | 99 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 38m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CID: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
CID–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CID to DEN
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CID to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CID to DEN ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI), Des Moines (DSM) and Peoria (PIA).