Lubbock to Denver (LBB–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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456 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 16m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2446
WN Southwest
737
6:20 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3210
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 AM
CDT
7:50 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5791
UA United
E70
8:00 AM
CDT
8:47 AM
MDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2392
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5989
UA United
CR5
5:20 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5421
UA United
E70
1:55 PM
MDT
4:39 PM
CDT
1h 44m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN282
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 25m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1674
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
MDT
9:05 PM
CDT
1h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1530
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5428+1
UA United
E70
7:28 PM
MDT
10:08 PM
CDT
1h 40m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN419
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1574
WN Southwest
737
11:06 PM
MDT
1:30 AM+1
CDT
1h 24m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 9 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 17m A8AAAS AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
AUS Austin 4h 32m WN ACDLF9 Austin (AUS) to Denver flights
ABI Abilene 4h 36m BVN UA Abilene (ABI) to Denver flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 40m AA AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 58m WN ACCMEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
HOU Houston 4h 58m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Denver flights
MAF Midland 5h 30m BVNEM UAWN Midland (MAF) to Denver flights
IAH Houston 5h 47m ACCMNZ ACAVEK Houston (IAH) to Denver flights
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Lubbock to Denver
4 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 456 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind

LBB–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 456 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBB–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 13 CR5, E70 1h47-1h55 86% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 10 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h35 86%
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 86%
KG Key Lime Air 0 86%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (13 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: KG + OO + WN (11 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LBB to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
734
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
LBB → DEN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
81%
Return
DEN → LBB
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LBB delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Lubbock

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LBB→DEN CVN→DEN HOB→DEN
Distance from LBB 89 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 23 6 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 25m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of LBB with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
456 mi / 734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m 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.

LBB–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubbock to Denver route.
Route details
Distance456 mi / 734 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights23 out / 25 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBB
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBB to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 456 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from LBB to DEN: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Key Lime Air.
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 Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
Denver is 1 hour behind Lubbock.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LBB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVN, HOB and AMA. 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 LBB to DEN

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Key Lime Air. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LBB to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to DEN is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Clovis (CVN), Hobbs (HOB) and Amarillo (AMA).