Denver to Kearney (DEN–EAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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305 mi airlines 17/wk
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UA5120
UA United
CRJ
12:15 PM
MDT
2:35 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5127
UA United
CRJ
12:20 PM
MDT
2:36 PM
MDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA5059
UA United
CR2
8:43 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
MDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA6072
UA United
CR2
6:15 AM
MDT
6:52 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA6071
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5120
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Kearney
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 16m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

DEN–EAR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–EAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 17 CR2, CRJ 1h16-1h20 78% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 78% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (17 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 EAR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to EAR.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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 → EAR
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
EAR → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kearney is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · EAR: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Kearney.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m to 1h 20m.
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–EAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Kearney route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 490 km
Flight time1h 16m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: EAR
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to EAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport take approximately 1h 16m to 1h 20m. The route covers 305 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from DEN to EAR. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EAR to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 EAR

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to EAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to EAR ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (490 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.