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

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UA6072
UA United
CR2
6:15 AM
CDT
6:47 AM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5114
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA6066
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA5120
UA United
CR2
3:13 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5127
UA United
CR2
12:20 PM
MDT
2:36 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA5096
UA United
CRJ
12:20 PM
MDT
2:36 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA5059
UA United
CRJ
8:43 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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Kearney to Denver
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 27m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

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, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 17 CR2, CRJ 1h27-1h32 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 (17 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
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
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EAR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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.

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 2
Weekly flights 17 12 18
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 10m 1h 18m
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 to 1h 32m.
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 to 1h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 1h 27m to 1h 32m. The route covers 305 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from EAR to DEN. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNK, TUS, PDX, IND, SMF, SAN, SJC, MSY, DAL, IAD, ORD and OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EAR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EAR to DEN ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 32 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

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LNK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include McCook (MCK), North Platte (LBF) and Lincoln (LNK).