Denver to North Platte (DEN–LBF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5039
UA United
CR2
4:20 PM
MDT
6:29 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5063
UA United
CR2
8:30 PM
MDT
10:43 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6076
UA United
CRJ
8:35 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA5061
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
6:34 AM
MDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA4682
UA United
2:50 PM
CDT
3:08 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA5030
UA United
CR2
7:06 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA5101
UA United
CRJ
7:06 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6060
UA United
CRJ
7:14 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to North Platte
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 227 mi 1h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

DEN–LBF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Key Lime Air and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–LBF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 CR2, CRJ 1h09-1h13 77% Star Alliance
KG Key Lime Air 2 77%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 77%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: KG + OO (2 flights/wk, 9%)
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 LBF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
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
21
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LBF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in North Platte.
Distance & Flight Time
227 mi / 366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 13m.
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–LBF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to North Platte route.
Route details
Distance227 mi / 366 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 18 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: LBF
IATA / ICAOLBF / KLBF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,777 ft / 846 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to LBF flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 13m. The route covers 227 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Key Lime Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LBF. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, PSP, RDU and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
North Platte is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from LBF 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 LBF

Denver International Airport (DEN) and North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to LBF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LBF ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (366 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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