Denver to Edmonton (DEN–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,019 mi airlines 22/wk
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UA1029
UA United
320
11:19 AM
MDT
2:15 PM
MDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8845
DL Delta
4:46 PM
MDT
7:34 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4158
AC Air Canada
7M9
7:25 PM
MDT
10:19 PM
MDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1816
UA United
320
7:25 PM
MDT
10:20 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1522
UA United
320
6:00 AM
MDT
8:54 AM
MDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4020
AC Air Canada
B39M
6:00 AM
MDT
8:53 AM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1292
CM Copa
320
3:17 PM
MDT
6:06 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA475
UA United
320
3:17 PM
MDT
6:06 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Edmonton
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,019 mi 2h 48m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

DEN–YEG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 320 2h55-2h56 67% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 7M9 2h54 67% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 1 2h48 67% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (21 flights/wk, 95%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to YEG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,328
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
DEN → YEG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → DEN
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. DEN delays → YEG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Edmonton is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m to 2h 56m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Flight time2h 48m to 2h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 28 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 2h 48m to 2h 56m. The route covers 1,019 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from DEN to YEG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPR, YLW, SLC, RAP, MKO, PDK, ATL, GSP, MBJ, SJD, LAX, CUN, PUJ, PVR, YUL, YYC, HNL, OGG, PHX, LAS, YWG, YVR, YQR, MSP, PSP, AUS, IAH, SEA, YYZ and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YEG to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to YEG

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to YEG ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CPR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.