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

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1,198 mi airlines 55/wk
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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
Prices
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
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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
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F94639
F9 Frontier
20N
1:20 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA486
UA United
B39M
5:00 PM
EDT
6:37 PM
MDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
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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
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F94637
F9 Frontier
32Q
10:23 PM
EDT
11:34 PM
MDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Cleveland
3 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 1,198 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

DEN–CLE 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 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 738, 73H, 7M8 2h40-3h04 87%
UA United Airlines 22 738, 739, 7M9, B39M 2h25-3h 87% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 3h09 87%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (33 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 40%)
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 CLE direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,053
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
DEN → CLE
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
56%
Return
CLE → DEN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric DEN→CLE EGE→CLE GUC→CLE
Distance from DEN 120 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 55 1 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 31m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,198 mi / 1,928 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 3h 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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance1,198 mi / 1,928 km
Flight time2h 25m to 3h 9m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights55 out / 52 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 3h 9m. The route covers 1,198 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CLE. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, DAL, MKE, IND, SWO, PDK, LEX, SDF, EGE, MEM, CID, FSD, GUC, TEB, SYR, MCN, HOU, ALB, CHS, MSY, YLW, PSP, RDU, SNA, NAS, PBI, SLC, DCA, ATL, PIT, DFW, DTW, BWI, ORD, BNA, STL, CLT, EWR, MSP, MDW, LAX, IAH, BOS, PHL, PHX, JFK, MCO, IAD, LAS, TPA, MIA, LGA, RSW, YYZ, FLL, SFO, SEA, SRQ, CUN, GRR, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from CLE to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE and GUC. 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 DEN to CLE

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CLE ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,198 miles (1,928 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 52 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 CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE) and Gunnison (GUC).