Long Beach to Denver (LGB–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3255
WN Southwest
737
6:55 AM
PDT
10:15 AM
MDT
2h 20m
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WN784
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 AM
PDT
10:15 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2948
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
PDT
12:55 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN4292
WN Southwest
738
10:45 AM
PDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1698
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
PDT
2:15 PM
MDT
2h 20m
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WN3833
WN Southwest
B38M
4:00 PM
PDT
7:00 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL8883
DL Delta
6:40 PM
PDT
9:23 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA3755
UA United
32Q
8:22 PM
PDT
11:52 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1983
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 AM
MDT
10:05 AM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1561
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA3779
UA United
32Q
4:55 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1921
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2993
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Long Beach to Denver
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 853 mi 1h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

LGB–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 853 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGB–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h-2h20 50%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 1h43 50% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 1 32Q 2h30 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (23 flights/wk, 92%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGB to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,045
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 Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LGB→DEN LAX→DEN SNA→DEN
Distance from LGB 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 28 7
Weekly flights 25 564 126
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 57m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
853 mi / 1,373 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 2h 30m.
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.

LGB–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Denver route.
Route details
Distance853 mi / 1,373 km
Flight time1h 43m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 23 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 2h 30m. The route covers 853 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from LGB to DEN. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PSP, LVK, SNA, SAN, NUQ, FAT, LAX, AZA, PDX, BOI, BZN, COE, OMA, YEG, BFI, FCA, MSP, STL, JCI, YYC, PWK, MKC, LEX, SDF, IND, DAY, CVG, ATL, BUF, RDU, ORF, IAD, HPN, TEB, SRQ, PHL, PBI, BNA, DAL, LIR, SJC, SLC, PHX, LAS, OAK, MIA, HOU, ORD, HND, MDW, OGG, SMF, RNO, AUS, HNL and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LGB to DEN

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGB to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to DEN ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,373 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).