Lincoln to Denver (LNK–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
422 mi airlines charter/private 47/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 59m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5866
Starts Sep 24
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
CDT
6:46 AM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5763
UA United
CR5
6:14 AM
CDT
7:00 AM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5348
UA United
CR7
9:35 AM
CDT
10:21 AM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5825
UA United
CR7
11:55 AM
CDT
12:41 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5649
UA United
CR5
1:04 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1227cs
CM Copa
CRJ
5:05 PM
CDT
5:57 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5431+1
UA United
CR7
5:10 PM
CDT
6:06 PM
MDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5826
UA United
CR2
7:40 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
CDT
1h 30m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5831
UA United
CR5
9:50 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
CDT
1h 35m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5302
Starts Sep 24
UA United
CR5
9:52 AM
MDT
12:29 PM
CDT
1h 37m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5827
UA United
CR7
1:30 PM
MDT
4:04 PM
CDT
1h 34m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5501
UA United
CR7
1:50 PM
MDT
4:24 PM
CDT
1h 34m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5622
UA United
CR7
5:35 PM
MDT
8:14 PM
CDT
1h 39m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1100cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:25 PM
MDT
10:58 PM
CDT
1h 33m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5824+1
UA United
CR7
8:28 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 31m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h AA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 5h 39m AACMNZ AAACBA Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 15m MX ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
MCO Orlando 14h 16m MX ACAVCM Orlando (MCO) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Denver
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 422 mi 1h 46m nonstop -1h behind

LNK–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LNK–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 41 CR5, CR7 1h46-1h56 100% Star Alliance CM
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LNK to DEN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
518
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
LNK → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
DEN → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LNK→DEN OMA→DEN SUX→DEN
Distance from LNK 55 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 3
Weekly flights 47 121 14
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 35m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m 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.

LNK–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Denver route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 55 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 422 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LNK to DEN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Denver is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, SUX and EAR. 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 LNK to DEN

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LNK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to DEN is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Sioux City (SUX) and Kearney (EAR).