North Platte to Denver (LBF–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LBF–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 12 | CR2, CRJ | 1h21 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| KG Key Lime Air | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from North Platte
| Metric | LBF→DEN | MCK→DEN | EAR→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LBF | – | 64 mi | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 12 | 17 |
| Flight time | 1h 21m | 1h 10m | 1h 32m |
Travel Essentials
LBF: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in North Platte, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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.
LBF–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LBF to DEN
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air and United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LBF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LBF to DEN ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (366 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PDX. Nearby alternative airports include McCook (MCK), Kearney (EAR) and Alliance (AIA).