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

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Y42913cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
10:45 AM
MDT
1:41 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94386+2
F9 Frontier
320
10:45 AM
MDT
1:39 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA476
UA United
738
11:15 AM
MDT
2:13 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA2412
UA United
738
11:18 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA5813
UA United
E7W
1:40 PM
MDT
4:48 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA5677
UA United
E75L
1:40 PM
MDT
4:48 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA2324
UA United
738
5:55 PM
MDT
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4773
UA United
E7W
8:35 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4716
UA United
E7W
5:30 AM
CDT
6:54 AM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1500
UA United
738
9:15 AM
CDT
10:32 AM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94385+1
F9 Frontier
320
1:51 PM
CDT
3:07 PM
MDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42912cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:31 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
MDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA514
UA United
738
3:13 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA5692
UA United
E75L
5:58 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA5792
UA United
E75L
6:00 PM
CDT
7:27 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Cedar Rapids
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 691 mi 1h 52m nonstop +1h ahead 41 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 52m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 37 738, E75L, E7W 1h52-2h09 96% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 6 320 1h54 96% Y4
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (37 flights/wk, 86%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (6 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to CID direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,304
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.

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 52m to 2h 9m.
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.

DEN–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time1h 52m to 2h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 41 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 1h 52m to 2h 9m. The route covers 691 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CID. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, DSM, DAL, MDW, SUS, SAT, STL, SLC, CMH, AUS, HOU, TUS, CLE, VNY, SAV, IAD, CHS, PHL, SRQ, LGA, TPA, EWR, ALB, SFO, RSW, PBI, PVD, MIA, PDX, ATL, CLT, MSP, DCA, DFW, CVG, ORD, PHX, LAS, BNA, FLL and AZA. 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 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CID ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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