Cleveland to Denver (CLE–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,198 mi airlines 52/wk
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WN2024
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN727
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2832
WN Southwest
B38M
6:25 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA690
UA United
320
8:30 AM
EDT
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94639
F9 Frontier
20N
1:20 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA486
UA United
B39M
5:00 PM
EDT
6:37 PM
MDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1336
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3856
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN503
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94637
F9 Frontier
32Q
10:23 PM
EDT
11:34 PM
MDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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F91918
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:00 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA1521
UA United
7M9
10:10 AM
MDT
3:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2107
WN Southwest
738
10:40 AM
MDT
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3280
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
MDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA506
UA United
B39M
11:02 AM
MDT
3:54 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN1185
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
MDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA1790
UA United
738
5:50 PM
MDT
10:42 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN1661
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA8190
UA United
739
6:30 PM
MDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1164
WN Southwest
7M8
10:18 PM
MDT
3:22 AM+1
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cleveland to Denver
3 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 1,198 mi 3h 3m nonstop -2h behind 62 1-stop hubs

CLE–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,198 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 73H, 7S7, B38M 3h03-3h20 51%
UA United Airlines 14 320, B39M 3h36-3h37 51% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 12 20N, 32Q 3h11-3h36 51%
Aircraft on this route
20N Airbus A320neo – F9
320 Airbus A320 – UA
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (38 flights/wk, 73%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLE to DEN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,029
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
CLE → DEN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → CLE
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CLE→DEN DTW→DEN PIT→DEN
Distance from CLE 95 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 3
Weekly flights 52 117 41
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 42m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,198 mi / 1,928 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m to 3h 37m.
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.

CLE–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,198 mi / 1,928 km
Flight time3h 3m to 3h 37m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights52 out / 55 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 3m to 3h 37m. The route covers 1,198 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from CLE to DEN. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, DSM, MKE, SDF, MSN, IND, PIT, CMH, MEM, TYS, HPN, ICT, YWG, ILM, HOU, SCF, GSP, SAV, MSY, BDL, SAT, APF, SNA, NAS, GCM, JFK, CUN, DCA, SLC, CLT, MSP, BOS, BNA, ORD, DTW, STL, ATL, PHX, RDU, MDW, PBI, IAD, PHL, BWI, DFW, LAS, IAH, MCO, MIA, RSW, SFO, TPA, EWR, SEA, FLL, LGA, LAX, HND, YYZ, JAX, SRQ and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, PIT and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLE to DEN

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLE to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to DEN ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,198 miles (1,928 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).