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

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305 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 15m ago
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✈ Nonstop
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
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

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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 6h 52m UA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
OMA Omaha ~4h 4m ACCMF9 Omaha (OMA) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kearney to Denver
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 305 mi 1h 27m nonstop -1h behind

EAR–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EAR–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 24 CR2, CRJ 1h27 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (24 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (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, EAR to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EAR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
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
EAR → DEN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
DEN → EAR
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Kearney

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric EAR→DEN MCK→DEN LBF→DEN
Distance from EAR 91 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 24 12 17
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 10m 1h 21m
Airports within 200 miles of EAR with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kearney, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

EAR–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kearney to Denver route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 490 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EAR
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EAR to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kearney Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 305 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from EAR to DEN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
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.
Denver is 1 hour behind Kearney.
Yes, return flights from DEN to EAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCK, LBF and LNK. 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 EAR to DEN

Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EAR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EAR to DEN is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (490 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 17 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 McCook (MCK), North Platte (LBF) and Lincoln (LNK).