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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1029+1
UA United
738
11:20 AM
MDT
2:08 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1816+2
UA United
738
7:16 PM
MDT
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4158cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:16 PM
MDT
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4020cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:50 AM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1522+1
UA United
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:50 AM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1292cs
CM Copa
738
3:17 PM
MDT
6:07 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA475+2
UA United
738
3:17 PM
MDT
6:07 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2376
UA United
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Edmonton
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,019 mi 2h 48m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

DEN–YEG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 55 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 Also: AC 14 738 2h48 31% Star Alliance AC
DL Delta Air Lines 0 31% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
3
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
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,505
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.

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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 30 return
1-stop connections55 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. The route covers 1,019 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DEN to YEG. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, CPR, SLC, SGU, RAP, LGB, SCF, FAR, PAE, DSM, SMF, AZA, MKE, MKC, PWK, OTH, TUS, AUS, SNA, PDX, EUG, PSP, MDW, SAT, MKO, PDK, YKF, CPS, IAD, GSP, ATL, BCT, YHZ, MCO, SJD, YUL, MBJ, OGG, HNL, LAX, YWG, YVR, YYC, LAS, MSP, SFO, PHX, PVR, YQR, SEA, IAH, YYZ, ORD, CUN and PUJ. 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 Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 21 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. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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