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

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456 mi airlines 33/wk
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WN3738
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
MDT
6:45 AM
MDT
1h 30m
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WN2098
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
MDT
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA5791
UA United
CR2
8:00 AM
MDT
8:52 AM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA5556
UA United
CR5
12:57 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5989
UA United
CR7
5:57 PM
MDT
6:47 PM
MDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5214
UA United
CR7
9:42 AM
MDT
12:22 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5421
UA United
CR5
1:46 PM
MDT
4:13 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WN1915
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA5428
UA United
CR5
7:05 PM
MDT
9:43 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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WN1532
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
MDT
9:40 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5239
UA United
CR7
7:25 PM
MDT
10:04 PM
MDT
1h 39m
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Lubbock to Denver
3 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 456 mi 0h 50m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

LBB–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 456 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 19 CR2, CR5, CR7 0h50-1h53 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h35 100%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (14 flights/wk, 42%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
730
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → LBB
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Arriving
50%
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 3 1 1
Weekly flights 33 6 8
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 58m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LBB with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Lubbock.
LBB: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
456 mi / 734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 53m.
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 time0h 50m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights33 out / 39 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: LBB
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 0h 50m to 1h 53m. The route covers 456 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from LBB to DEN. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, ABQ, SJC, BHM, CHS, TPA, FLL, BFI, SRQ, MAF, AUS, PHX, DFW, DAL, HOU, IAH and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LBB to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to DEN ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Clovis (CVN), Hobbs (HOB) and Amarillo (AMA).