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

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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
Prices
UA6071
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5120
UA United
CRJ
3:13 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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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
Prices
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
Prices

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Kearney to Denver
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 32m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

EAR–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 5 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 1h32-1h37 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (17 flights/wk, 100%)
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
3
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
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~39h
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
EAR → DEN
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
DEN → EAR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 17 12 12
Flight time 1h 32m 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
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Kearney.
EAR: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kearney, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 37m.
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 32m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: EAR
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 32m to 1h 37m. The route covers 305 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: 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 TUS, PDX, SMF, SJC and OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 32 minutes to 1 hours 37 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

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