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

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1,198 mi airlines 56/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA619
UA United
739
10:10 AM
MDT
3:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1521
UA United
739
10:10 AM
MDT
3:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3280
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
MDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN892
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
MDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2476
UA United
7M8
1:55 PM
MDT
6:53 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42279cs
Y4 Volaris
320
2:22 PM
MDT
7:23 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91918+2
F9 Frontier
A21N
2:34 PM
MDT
7:14 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1790
UA United
738
6:51 PM
MDT
11:33 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1661
WN Southwest
738
7:03 PM
MDT
11:39 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94638
F9 Frontier
32N
7:54 PM
MDT
12:57 AM+1
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN727
WN Southwest
737
6:15 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA690
UA United
739
8:45 AM
EDT
10:14 AM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1219
UA United
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2246
UA United
7M8
11:10 AM
EDT
12:26 PM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42800cs
Y4 Volaris
320
12:00 PM
EDT
1:32 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94639+1
F9 Frontier
321
12:06 PM
EDT
1:38 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA486
UA United
739
4:40 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3856
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1336
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3753
UA United
7M9
7:56 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Cleveland
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,198 mi 2h 36m nonstop +2h ahead 100 1-stop hubs

DEN–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,198 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 100 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
UA United Airlines 25 738, 739, 7M8 2h42-3h 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 738, 7M8, B38M 2h36-2h45 100%
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 10 32N, A21N 2h40-3h03 100% Y4
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (25 flights/wk, 51%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (24 flights/wk, 49%)
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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
100
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,091
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.

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric DEN→CLE COS→CLE EGE→CLE
Distance from DEN 73 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 56 1
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 47m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
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 36m to 3h 3m.
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 36m to 3h 3m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections100 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 36m to 3h 3m. The route covers 1,198 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CLE. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAB, ABQ, YIP, DAL, SWO, IND, CMH, EGE, OKC, ICT, OMA, LEX, ATW, SDF, MKE, SUS, PDK, LNK, COS, MEM, CID, BUF, FSD, GUC, BHM, PIT, MKC, HPN, SYR, ABE, TEB, YWG, CVG, MCN, MMU, AUS, BED, HOU, AFW, CHS, SAV, BTV, ALB, ILM, MYR, BDL, YLW, MSY, BCT, APF, YHZ, VNY, TMB, PSP, SUA, PBI, SNA, SJC, NAS, YVR, MCI, SJU, SLC, YYZ, JFK, DCA, ATL, DTW, ORD, MSP, BWI, RDU, DFW, TPA, STL, SRQ, MCO, CLT, MIA, EWR, PHL, BNA, IAH, MDW, SEA, IAD, BOS, DUB, LAX, LAS, LGA, SFO, FLL, PHX, RSW, GRR, CUN, YUL, 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 COS, EGE and GUC. 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 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 56 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 36 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,198 miles (1,928 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS), Eagle (EGE) and Gunnison (GUC).