McCook to Denver (MCK–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KG4122
KG Key Lime
SW4
8:25 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG4166
KG Key Lime
SWM
2:20 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG4144
KG Key Lime
SW4
6:05 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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KG4177
KG Key Lime
SW4
11:50 AM
MDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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KG4133
KG Key Lime
SW4
3:45 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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KG4155
KG Key Lime
SW4
6:55 PM
MDT
9:05 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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McCook to Denver
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 217 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

MCK–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 217 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCK–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 12 SW4, SWM 1h10-1h20
Aircraft on this route
SW4 Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner – KG
SWM Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCK to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 McCook

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MCK→DEN LBF→DEN EAR→DEN
Distance from MCK 64 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 12 18 17
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 18m 1h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of MCK with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in McCook, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.
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.

MCK–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the McCook to Denver route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 350 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MCK
IATA / ICAOMCK / KMCK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,583 ft / 787 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCK to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 217 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MCK to DEN. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind McCook.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MCK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LBF, EAR and HYS. 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 MCK to DEN

McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCK to DEN ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (350 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include North Platte (LBF), Kearney (EAR) and Hays (HYS).