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

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✈ Nonstop

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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 10m ACOSSN → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 39m AAACAY → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 5h 43m ACSN → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 6h AVAZCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 6h 17m SNTPUA → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 7h 1m AZB6DL → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 58m ACADAV → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 8h 25m ACUAWS → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 9h ACCMUA → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 9h 7m F9UAWN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) 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.

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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
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
YYZ ~5h 10m IND ~5h 23m PIT ~5h 30m ORD ~5h 39m YUL ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,113
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → DEN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
78%
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 COS→YOW
Distance from DEN – 73 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 60% –
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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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 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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).