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

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F94386
F9 Frontier
A20N
10:40 AM
MDT
1:38 PM
CDT
1h 58m
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UA476
UA United
738
11:33 AM
MDT
2:28 PM
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1h 55m
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UA2324
UA United
7M9
5:45 PM
MDT
8:44 PM
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1h 59m
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UA8120
UA United
8:21 PM
MDT
10:41 PM
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1h 20m
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UA1500
UA United
7M9
9:10 AM
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10:34 AM
MDT
2h 24m
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F94385
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:33 PM
CDT
3:54 PM
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2h 21m
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UA514
UA United
738
5:45 PM
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6:42 PM
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1h 57m
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Denver to Cedar Rapids
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 691 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

DEN–CID is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 15 738, 7M9 1h20-1h59 78% Star Alliance –
F9 Frontier 6 A20N 1h58 78% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
A20N – F9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (6 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to CID direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
OMA ~3h 33m DSM ~3h 35m MDW ~4h 30m AUS ~4h 46m SAT ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,403
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → CID
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
0%
Return
CID → DEN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → CID delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
691 mi / 1,112 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 59m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 59m. The route covers 691 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CID. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, DSM, MDW, AUS, SAT, STL, SLC, CMH, VNY, BNA, PHL, ALB, RSW, DCA, DFW, ATL, CLT, MSP, CVG, PHX, ORD, MIA, LAS, SRQ and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from CID to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to CID

Denver International Airport (DEN) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CID ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.