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

DEN Airport Page →
1,019 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 8m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1029+1
UA United
738
11:23 AM
MDT
2:08 PM
MDT
2h 45m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1816+2
UA United
738
7:18 PM
MDT
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 46m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4158cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:18 PM
MDT
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 46m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4020cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:45 AM
MDT
2h 45m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1522+1
UA United
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:45 AM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA475+2
UA United
738
3:17 PM
MDT
6:02 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2651
UA United
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA285
UA United
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1292cs
CM Copa
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA202
UA United
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4159cs
AC Air Canada
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2376+2
UA United
738
5:26 PM
MDT
7:47 PM
MDT
2h 21m
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 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 41m 2IACAF WS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Edmonton flights
YYC Calgary 5h 27m ACUAWS 4NACDE Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 34m ACCMUA ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AFCMDL WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 5h 45m 8CASAY ASKEQF Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 12m ACCMF9 WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 31m AAACAS WS Phoenix (PHX) to Edmonton flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 57m AAACAF KEQFWS Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 11m ACAVF9 ACAV San Francisco (SFO) to Edmonton flights
ORD Chicago 7h 35m AAACAY ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Edmonton
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,019 mi 2h 46m nonstop

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 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 2h45-2h46 100% Star Alliance AC
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% 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
40
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
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,335
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric DEN→YEG BJC→YEG
Distance from DEN 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Edmonton International Airport.

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 46m gate to gate.
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 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 40 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,019 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DEN to YEG: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Salt Lake City, Calgary and Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YEG to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC. 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 DEN to YEG

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to YEG is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Calgary and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC).