Quick Facts
What are your time and convenience worth?
Trip Comparison Cheyenne Denver
(based on conservative numbers) airport airport
Approx. miles to airport (one way) 10 107
Approx. drive time (one way) 15 min. 1 hour 38 min.
Total fuel cost (govt. rate: $.50/mile) $10 $107
Cost of drive based on $15/hour wage $7.50 $51.45
Approx. cost of a 4-day trip for parking zero $24
Time needed to leave home for a 7 a.m. flight 5:15 a.m. 3 a.m.
Total drive time spent to/from airport 20 min. 3 hrs. 26 min.
Total Cost $17.50 $182.45
(source: Wyoming Aeronautics Division)
Why Should I Fly Cheyenne?
- Save Time: Centrally located and only minutes away, Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) is the right solution for the business traveler. Enjoy extra sleep, or time in the office, before making the short trip to the Cheyenne airport. Avoid the 5+ hours round-trip needed when you fly out of Denver.
- Make It Easy on Yourself: No long ticketing and security lines, tram rides, endless terminals, and 2 hour drives to DIA in the rain, sleet, or snow. Instead, park for free at CYS, stroll the short distance to the ticket counter, zoom through security, and enjoy the new, comfortable boarding area.
- Save Money: Gas, tolls, meals, hotels, and possible speeding tickets can all be avoided when you fly out of Cheyenne. If you haven’t looked at rates out of Cheyenne in a while, check them out. You and your bank account will be pleasantly surprised.
- Build Your Local Economy: By flying Cheyenne, you create local jobs, business opportunities, and tax streams that support our own roads, schools, and infrastructure.
American Eagle Service - Cheyenne (CYS) to Dallas/Ft Worth (DFW) — Begins July 15
- Daily non-stop service
- Embraer 145 Regional Jet Aircraft – 44/50 seats
- Connecting to 70 domestic and international cities with a two hour or less layover at the DFW
- For reservations please go to www.aa.com, call 800 433 7300, or contact your travel agent
Great Lakes Airlines Service — Cheyenne (CYS) to Denver (DEN)
Great Lakes offers 5 flights each weekday from Cheyenne to Denver allowing for connections to virtually anywhere in the world. Great Lakes is code-share partners with the 2 largest carriers serving the Denver hub – United and Frontier Airlines – with over 500 daily departures to nearly 200 destinations worldwide.
Great Lakes has Interline Electronic Ticketing agreements with United, Frontier, Continental and US Airways which opens up the opportunity for electronic ticketing with more than just our code-share partners. Great Lakes also has baggage agreements with most major airlines serving Denver, allowing passengers to purchase a ticket on Great Lakes to Denver, connect to another airline and their luggage will be transferred automatically. (See www.flygreatlakes.com/for a full list of airlines which Great Lakes has agreements with.)
FAQs about New American Eagle Service
Who can I contact for information, reservations or baggage questions about the new American Eagle Service?
- For reservations or other information: 800-433-7300. For baggage questions: 800-535-5225
When should I check in?
- Recommended check-in time is at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Passengers will be checked into the secured area 40 minutes prior to departure and boarding will be 30 minutes prior to departure.
- CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS AND BAGGAGE ACCEPTANCE CUTOFF TIMES
- Customers must comply with minimum check-in requirements to retain their seats on the flight on which they are confirmed. Pre-reserved seats are subject to cancellation unless you have checked in (obtained a boarding pass) at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. American Eagle does not guarantee to provide any particular seat on the aircraft.
- For passengers checking bags, there are also baggage acceptance cutoff times. “Baggage acceptance cutoff time” means that customers must present themselves and their baggage to an airline representative for check-in 30 minutes before scheduled departure for the departure airport.
- What items can I bring on the plane?
- 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. The 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
- Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.
- Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience
- 3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
- Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
Will my luggage be transferred to connecting flights?
- Yes. If you check your baggage with American Eagle, it will be transferred to any connecting flight that you request.
What if I am traveling beyond Dallas/Ft. Worth? Can I connect to other flights?
- American Airlines is the second largest airline in the world. Travel just about anywhere in the United States – and with American’s “Oneworld Alliance”, the network extends to almost 700 destinations in nearly 150 countries around the world. You can fly out of Cheyenne and make your connecting flights just as if you were flying out of Denver.
If I transfer to other flights in Dallas/Ft. Worth, will I need to go through TSA security again?
- No. The Cheyenne Airport has official TSA security. This means that once you go through security here, you will not need to go through the process again (unless you leave the secure area in Dallas/Ft. Worth).
What type of plane is used to fly between Cheyenne and DFW?
- The American Eagle plane used for flights from CYS to DFW is the Embraer ERJ-145, a smooth and comfortable jet with 44 seats.
Is there a restroom on the plane?
- Yes. The Embraer 145 is equipped with a bathroom
How long is the flight?
- The flight to and from DFW is about 2 hours but remember Dallas/Ft. Worth is in the central time zone.
How can I be informed of special fares?
- There are many ways you can be informed of special fares on American Eagle. The first is by signing up for email reminders on this site. We will let you know of special fares from Cheyenne to DFW. To learn more about special fares on American from around the world, sign up for Net SAAver from American. Or, you can sign up for their new program, DealFinder, and save even more!
Can I earn miles when I fly on American between Cheyenne and DFW?
- Of course you can earn miles. Take advantage of earning reward points when you fly American. Join the AAdvantage program today.
How can my business benefit from flying American Eagle?
- American Airlines offers great incentives for Business ExtrAA® members. It is free to join and you can still earn AAdvantage miles while earning business points.