Kearney to North Platte (EAR–LBF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
DEN Denver 3h 20m UA → UA Denver (DEN) to North Platte flights
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Kearney to North Platte
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 92 mi 0h 41m nonstop

EAR–LBF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 92 miles in 0h 41m.

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All flights from North Platte (LBF) North Platte to Kearney flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EAR–LBF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EAR to LBF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
DEN ~3h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach North Platte from Kearney

Nearby airports with service to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field.
Metric EAR→LBF OMA→LBF
Distance from EAR – 167 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 0h 41m 0h 55m
Omaha (OMA) to North Platte flights
Airports within 200 miles of EAR with service to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
North Platte is 0 hours the same as Kearney.
EAR: CDT · LBF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kearney, it's 6:00 PM in North Platte.
Distance & Flight Time
92 mi / 148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 41m gate to gate.
Facts

EAR–LBF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kearney to North Platte route.
Route details
Distance92 mi / 148 km
Flight time0h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EAR
Full nameKearney Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m
Destination: LBF
Full nameNorth Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
IATA / ICAOLBF / KLBF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,777 ft / 846 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EAR to LBF flights.
Nonstop flights from Kearney Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field take about 0h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 92 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EAR to LBF: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 41m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LBF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EAR to LBF

Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

EAR to LBF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EAR to LBF is about 0 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 92 miles (148 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).