Little Rock to Denver (LIT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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770 mi airlines 46/wk
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UA5230
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
MDT
2h 40m
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UA5260
UA United
CR7
8:24 AM
CDT
9:52 AM
MDT
2h 28m
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WN2426
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
CDT
10:53 AM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WN1149
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2970
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1559
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
CDT
1:25 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2199
WN Southwest
B38M
12:50 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA4686
UA United
CR2
1:28 PM
CDT
3:04 PM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN3273
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5429
UA United
E7W
4:37 PM
CDT
6:19 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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F94775
F9 Frontier
32N
8:16 PM
CDT
9:46 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5369
UA United
CR7
10:34 AM
MDT
1:37 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN1924
WN Southwest
7M8
11:40 AM
MDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4023
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
MDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA5760
UA United
E75L
1:25 PM
MDT
4:39 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WN2945
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2328
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
MDT
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1416
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
MDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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F94776
F9 Frontier
A20N
4:15 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4676
UA United
CR7
5:25 PM
MDT
8:36 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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Little Rock to Denver
3 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 770 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

LIT–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 770 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIT–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 CR2, CR7, E7W 2h28-2h42 62% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h08-2h20 62%
F9 Frontier 4 32N 2h30 62%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (18 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIT to DEN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,401
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
LIT → DEN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
91%
Return
DEN → LIT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LIT→DEN MEM→DEN
Distance from LIT 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 46 52
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Little Rock.
LIT: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
770 mi / 1,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 2h 42m.
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.

LIT–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to Denver route.
Route details
Distance770 mi / 1,239 km
Flight time2h 8m to 2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights46 out / 40 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIT to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 2h 42m. The route covers 770 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from LIT to DEN. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, HDN, MAF, MDW, STL, AUS, BTR, JAX, OAK, RNO, HOU, PHX, MCI, DCA, DFW, DAL, BNA, ATL, ORD, MIA, IAH, CLT, SLC, LAS, MCO and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Little Rock.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM. 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 LIT to DEN

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LIT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIT to DEN ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 770 miles (1,239 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).