North Platte to Denver (LBF–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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227 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5061
UA United
CR2
6:15 AM
CDT
6:36 AM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5099
UA United
6:29 PM
CDT
7:01 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5107
UA United
CRJ
7:14 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5015
UA United
CRJ
7:18 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CH1694
CH Bemidji
8:11 AM
MDT
10:06 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5063
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
MDT
6:32 PM
CDT
1h 12m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5039
UA United
CR2
4:20 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
CDT
1h 10m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5133
UA United
CRJ
8:35 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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North Platte to Denver
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 227 mi 1h 24m nonstop -1h behind

LBF–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 24m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBF–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 18 CR2, CRJ 1h21-1h32 Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 1
KG Key Lime Air 1
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (18 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + KG (2 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LBF to DEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LBF → DEN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
DEN → LBF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from North Platte

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LBF→DEN MCK→DEN EAR→DEN
Distance from LBF 64 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 18 13 12
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 10m 1h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of LBF with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in North Platte, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
227 mi / 366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m 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.

LBF–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the North Platte to Denver route.
Route details
Distance227 mi / 366 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 20 return
Origin: LBF
IATA / ICAOLBF / KLBF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,777 ft / 846 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBF to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Denver International Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 227 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LBF to DEN: United Airlines, Frontier and Key Lime Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Denver is 1 hour behind North Platte.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LBF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCK, EAR and AIA. 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 LBF to DEN

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Frontier and Key Lime Air. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LBF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBF to DEN is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (366 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include McCook (MCK), Kearney (EAR) and Alliance (AIA).