Denver (DEN) to North Platte (LBF) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 227-mile flight takes about 1h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 227 mi · 365 km
- Flight time
- 1h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 55%
Airlines flying DEN to LBF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 17,228 | 1h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to LBF flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 4:31pm and the last at 8:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5039United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:31pm | 6:43pm | 25 | 61% |
| UA 5063United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:43pm | 21 | 78% |
| UA 5133United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:45pm | 8 | 81% |
Is DEN to LBF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 627 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (89%), those around 4pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 627 | 73% | 24 min | 1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 37 | 81% | |
| 8am to 9am | 89 | 89% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 277 | 65% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 224 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 53 | 1,399 | |
| September 2025 | 52 | 1,263 | |
| October 2025 | 53 | 1,283 | |
| November 2025 | 50 | 1,109 | |
| December 2025 | 54 | 1,147 | |
| January 2026 | 54 | 1,326 | |
| February 2026 | 48 | 1,348 | |
| March 2026 | 51 | 1,663 | |
| April 2026 | 53 | 1,529 | |
| May 2026 | 55 | 1,735 | |
| June 2026 | 51 | 1,734 | |
| July 2026 | 53 | 1,692 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.