Cedar Rapids (CID) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 692-mile flight takes about 2h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 692 mi · 1,114 km
- Flight time
- 2h 14m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying CID to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319 | 99,206 | 2h 13m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 13,321 | 2h 20m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 20,670 | 2h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CID to DEN flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 6:07pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4679United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 6:52am | 20 | 95% |
| UA 4716United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 6:54am | 10 | 94% |
| UA 1500United Airlines | 9:05am | 10:18am | 31 | 80% |
| F9 4385Frontier Airlines | 3:01pm | 4:18pm | 11 | 84% |
| UA 514United Airlines | 3:01pm | 4:14pm | 31 | 78% |
| UA 5273United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:07pm | 7:30pm | 22 | 48% |
Is CID to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,154 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 6pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 990 | 78% | 23 min | 0.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 164 | 83% | 12 min | 1.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 102 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 232 | 80% | |
| 9am to 10am | 133 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 248 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 145 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 142 | 66% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 69 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 100 | 11,846 | |
| September 2025 | 96 | 11,850 | |
| October 2025 | 102 | 12,827 | |
| November 2025 | 93 | 10,155 | |
| December 2025 | 74 | 10,202 | |
| January 2026 | 69 | 8,498 | |
| February 2026 | 63 | 8,251 | |
| March 2026 | 77 | 10,366 | |
| April 2026 | 77 | 9,372 | |
| May 2026 | 108 | 11,794 | |
| June 2026 | 125 | 13,544 | |
| July 2026 | 130 | 14,492 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.