Denver to Ottawa (DEN–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
YYZ Toronto 5h 6m ACOSSN → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 50m AAACAY → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 6h 9m AVAZCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 6h 18m ACSN → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 6h 34m AZB6DL → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 6h 40m SNTPUA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 26m ACCMUA → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 8h 46m ACUAWS → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 11h 22m ACUAWN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 12h 40m ACADAV → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DEN and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DEN Routes YOW Routes DEN Live Flights YOW Live Flights DEN Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Denver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
YYZ ~5h 6m ORD ~5h 50m IAD ~6h 9m YUL ~6h 18m BOS ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,091
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → YOW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric DEN→YOW BJC→YOW COS→YOW
Distance from DEN – 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 86% – –
Denver (BJC) to Ottawa flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Ottawa.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

DEN–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from YOW to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC and COS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).