Cheyenne to Denver (CYS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CYS Airport Page →
90 mi airlines 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 11h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5036
UA United
CR2
6:00 AM
MDT
6:58 AM
MDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5024
UA United
CRJ
1:42 PM
MDT
2:40 PM
MDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5083
UA United
CRJ
9:04 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
MDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Cheyenne to Denver
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 90 mi 0h 58m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

CYS–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 90 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CYS–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 CR2, CRJ 0h58 Star Alliance
KG Key Lime Air 1
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: KG (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CYS to DEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CYS to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
CYS → DEN
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DEN → CYS
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Cheyenne

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CYS→DEN LAR→DEN BFF→DEN
Distance from CYS 46 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 14 12 19
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 15m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of CYS with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Cheyenne.
CYS: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cheyenne, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
90 mi / 145 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m.
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.

CYS–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cheyenne to Denver route.
Route details
Distance90 mi / 145 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CYS
IATA / ICAOCYS / KCYS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation6,159 ft / 1,877 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CYS to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field to Denver International Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 90 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Key Lime Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CYS to DEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS and PAE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAR, BFF and BJC. 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 CYS to DEN

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CYS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CYS to DEN ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 90 miles (145 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAS. Nearby alternative airports include Laramie (LAR), Scottsbluff (BFF) and Denver (BJC).