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

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305 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 4m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5127
UA United
CR2
12:20 PM
MDT
2:36 PM
CDT
1h 16m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5120
UA United
CRJ
12:20 PM
MDT
2:36 PM
CDT
1h 16m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5059
UA United
CR2
8:45 PM
MDT
10:57 PM
CDT
1h 12m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6072
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
6:42 AM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5017
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
6:42 AM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5127
UA United
CR2
3:13 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5120
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAACAY UA Chicago (ORD) to Kearney flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~6h 31m F9G4UA KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Kearney flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Kearney
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 305 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

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-stop connecting options are also available.

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 1h12-1h16 90% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 90% 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
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to EAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
EAR → DEN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Kearney from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Kearney Regional Airport.
Metric DEN→EAR COS→EAR
Distance from DEN 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 17 1
Flight time 1h 16m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Kearney Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kearney is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · EAR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Kearney.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m gate to gate.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: EAR
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 305 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DEN to EAR: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Kearney is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from EAR to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to EAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to EAR is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (490 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).