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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2098
WN Southwest
737
6:20 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5791
UA United
CR7
8:00 AM
CDT
8:49 AM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5989
UA United
E70
5:21 PM
CDT
6:18 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5421
UA United
E70
2:03 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1220
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5428+1
UA United
CRJ
7:05 PM
MDT
9:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1915
WN Southwest
7S7
7:42 PM
MDT
10:07 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lubbock to Denver
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 456 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind 29 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 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 29 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 13 CR7, E70 1h49-1h57 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 1h35 100%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (13 flights/wk, 65%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (7 flights/wk, 35%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
733
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 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 20 6 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 25m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
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 to 1h 57m.
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 to 1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 21 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
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 approximately 1h 35m to 1h 57m. The route covers 456 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from LBB to DEN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, HOB, ABQ, ABI, SAT, SLC, SNA, SJC, BNA, BHM, CHS, TYS, BFI, IAD, PBI, FLL, MCO, SRQ, TPA, PLS, MAF, PHX, AUS, DAL, DFW, HOU, IAH, LAS and COS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LBB to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to DEN ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 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).