{ "response": { "Key": "DEN-CLE", "orig": { "code": "DEN", "type": "airport", "city": "Denver", "fullCity": "Denver, Colorado", "airport": "Denver Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "CLE", "type": "airport", "city": "Cleveland", "fullCity": "Cleveland, Ohio", "airport": "Hopkins Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "The flight from Denver to Cleveland is about 1,200 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. The return leg is longer at 3 hours and 15 minutes, a difference driven by prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly nonstop from Denver to Cleveland: United, Southwest, and Frontier. United and Southwest operate daily, with about 8 and 21 departures respectively spread across the day, while Frontier flies four times a day on Tuesday through Sunday. The flight takes roughly 2 hours 50 minutes eastbound, and typical fares run about $103 on Frontier, $156 on Southwest, and $203 on United.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "Average fares bottom out around $244 in early January, and the cheapest months overall are January ($245 average), February ($251), and October ($253). The most expensive stretch is late December, when average fares climb to $329, with December ($308), July ($307), and June ($300) the priciest months.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "For flights from Denver to Cleveland, the best fares are typically found when booking 3-6 weeks before departure, averaging around $208. The absolute lowest price appears at about 25 days ahead ($203), while booking much earlier or at the last minute costs more — summer and holiday periods tend to push the optimal window slightly earlier, so aim for 4-7 weeks out during those peak times.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Denver to Cleveland, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. Frontier offers red-eye connections via Atlanta (departing 11:59 PM, arriving 5:21 AM), Orlando (departing 11:59 PM, arriving 5:38 AM), and Tampa (departing 11:59 PM, arriving 5:32 AM), while JetBlue connects via Boston (departing 11:37 PM, arriving 5:30 AM). All of these arrive in the early hours of the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "United, Southwest, and Frontier operate nonstop flights from Denver to Cleveland. United offers around 60 weekly flights, Southwest about 55, and Frontier roughly 8, all with daily service except Frontier which flies six days a week.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Denver and Cleveland?", "answer": "Common layover hubs include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Minneapolis, which offer frequent connections and efficient transfer processes." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "On the Denver–Cleveland route, Frontier leads with an arrival on-time rate of about 84% and a cancellation rate of 1.1%, followed by United at roughly 79% on-time with 0.3% cancellations, while Southwest trails at around 62% on-time and 0.7% cancellations.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cleveland?", "answer": "May, June, and September offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists, avoiding the summer heat and winter cold." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Cleveland?", "answer": "Cleveland has one airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is located about 9 miles southwest of downtown and serves all commercial flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Denver Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Denver International Airport from downtown is the RTD A‑Line commuter train, which runs from Denver Union Station to the airport transit center in about 37 minutes. Public buses also serve the airport, and ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost. Driving and parking are available with multiple on‑site lots, though the airport is about 25 miles from downtown, making the train the most cost‑effective and reliable option.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/parking-and-transportation/to-and-from/airport-transit-center/", "title": "Airport Transit Center | Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-24T17:09:34Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/connections/", "title": "Connections | Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2023-09-14T15:33:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)", "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport", "title": "Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR", "title": "Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cleveland airport?", "answer": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) does not have on-site hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminal. However, several nearby hotels like the Aloft Cleveland Airport offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. The terminal is open 24 hours, with some travelers finding leather booths near the food court for resting, though uninterrupted sleep is best found at a nearby hotel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cleveland-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cleveland Airport Guide (CLE) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-03T09:47:28Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/ohio/cleveland/activities/cleveland_to_cleveland_hopkins_airport_cle_departure_private_transfer-XN0B9U", "title": "Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-01-21T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cleaa-aloft-cleveland-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_ALOFTCLEVELANDAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Aloft Cleveland Airport - Hotel Near Cleveland International Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Hopkins_International_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T18:08:22Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/cleveland-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Cleveland Airport Reviews (CLE)", "time_published": "2023-07-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland%20Hopkins%20International%20Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:14:17Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Hopkins Intl Airport?", "answer": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. Currency exchange services are not available at CLE, so arriving passengers should plan to use ATMs or exchange money before traveling. Information on prayer rooms or chapels at the airport is not readily available.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Hopkins_International_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T18:08:22Z" }, { "url": "http://faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?directory=2017103131063403001-CLE-NDBR&event=directory&nasrId=CLE&type=ndbr", "title": "Airport Procedures Information Gateway", "time_published": "2025-12-03T16:08:12Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?event=directory&directory=2015010624914001001-CLE-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=CLE", "title": "USA Banner", "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Hopkins_International", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-07-07T01:54:15Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?event=procedure.results&nasrId=CLE&orderBy=procedure&orderDirection=asc&tab=ndbr", "title": "IFP Information Gateway Search Results", "time_published": "2025-12-03T16:08:12Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "On the nonstop Denver–Cleveland route, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8, flown by United and Southwest, with Frontier also operating some flights on unspecified aircraft. United also uses the 737-900 on occasion, and the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline jets, though specifics differ by carrier.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "United (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Denver to Cleveland, along with Southwest and Frontier, neither of which belongs to a major alliance. No oneworld or SkyTeam carrier operates this route nonstop, though connecting itineraries on those alliances may be available.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Denver?", "answer": "Denver International Airport has a Delta Sky Club on the fourth floor of the center core of Concourse A, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Premium Cabin, and Sky Club members, with premium food, a full bar, and Wi-Fi. The Centurion Lounge is located in Concourse C and welcomes American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, offering chef-curated dining, craft cocktails, and a family room. Additional independent lounges such as the United Club in Concourse B are not confirmed in the available data, so they are omitted.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Denver International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/", "title": "Denver International Airport | DEN", "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-06-02T21:34:27Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/at-the-airport", "title": "Exciting Things to Do at Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-18T15:39:31Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEN/Delta-Sky-Club-Main-Terminal-Concourse-A-IgRTEiZDls/", "title": "Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/Denver-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Denver-International-Airport.h23533743.Hotel-Information?categorySearch=any_option&chkin=2026-07-06&chkout=2026-07-07&destType=MARKET&destination=Denver%2C+CO%2C+United+States+of+America+%28DEN-All+Airports%29&latLong=39.74483000000001%2C-104.94829500000002&pwa_ts=1782175590171&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXJzYW5kc3RheXMuZGVsdGEuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D®ionId=6139084&rfrr=HSR&rm1=a2&searchId=b9103c12-38ab-46f5-86a7-f3447411bdbe&selectedRatePlan=383244565&selectedRoomType=218717901&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_cur=USD&top_dp=126&useRewards=false&x_pwa=1", "title": "Sleep Inn & Suites Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-23T09:32:24Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "On domestic US flights like Denver to Cleveland, carry‑on is usually included with all fares, but basic economy often excludes a free checked bag. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag, while premium fares and elite status may allow more." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Denver to Cleveland?", "answer": "Flights from Denver to Cleveland typically offer Economy and sometimes extra‑legroom seating, but Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by carrier and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy rarely does." } } } }