Cedar Rapids to Denver (CID–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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691 mi airlines 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 16h ago
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UA1500
UA United
7M9
9:10 AM
CDT
10:34 AM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94385
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:33 PM
CDT
3:54 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA514
UA United
738
5:45 PM
CDT
6:42 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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F94386
F9 Frontier
A20N
10:40 AM
MDT
1:38 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA476
UA United
738
11:33 AM
MDT
2:28 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2324
UA United
7M9
5:45 PM
MDT
8:44 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8120
UA United
8:21 PM
MDT
10:41 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cedar Rapids to Denver
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 691 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

CID–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CID–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738, 7M9 1h57-2h24 100% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 6 A20N 2h21 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (6 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CID to DEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,176
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CID → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
Return
DEN → CID
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CID→DEN MLI→DEN DSM→DEN
Distance from CID 69 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 20 7 87
Flight time 1h 57m 3h 9m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
691 mi / 1,112 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 24m.
Getting from DEN

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.

Denver Climate

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

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Denver route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 21 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 24m. The route covers 691 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from CID to DEN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MCI, CVG, TUL, AZA, CLE, IAD, ATW, SRQ, MSP, ATL, PHX, ORD, CLT, MIA, DFW, FLL, LAS and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI, DSM and PIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CID to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to DEN ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 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).