Denver to Calgary (DEN–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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898 mi airlines 14/wk
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UA2459
UA United
738
11:42 AM
MDT
2:21 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA720
UA United
B39M
7:51 PM
MDT
11:09 PM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA550
UA United
B39M
6:15 AM
MDT
8:55 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5324
AC Air Canada
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:55 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3254
AC Air Canada
738
2:13 PM
MDT
4:53 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1296
CM Copa
738
2:13 PM
MDT
4:53 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1953
UA United
738
2:13 PM
MDT
4:53 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Calgary
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 898 mi 2h 39m nonstop 73 1-stop hubs

DEN–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738, B39M 2h39-3h18 0% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 YYC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,771
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 → YYC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
80%
Return
YYC → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric DEN→YYC BJC→YYC EGE→YYC
Distance from DEN 24 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 14 1 1
Flight time 2h 39m 1h 52m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
898 mi / 1,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m to 3h 18m.
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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance898 mi / 1,445 km
Flight time2h 39m to 3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 36 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 2h 39m to 3h 18m. The route covers 898 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DEN to YYC. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, EGE, YLW, BZN, ASE, JAC, CPR, SCF, VNY, ABQ, GEG, OMA, PSC, SJC, DSM, LGB, MDW, MEM, MCI, HOU, CMH, CVG, DTW, CLT, IAD, MIA, GDL, ANC, SEA, MSP, SJU, SJD, SLC, BNA, YUL, CUN, DFW, PVR, MEX, PTY, YEG, PHX, YQR, LAS, OGG, TPA, YWG, YVR, KOA, SFO, ATL, SAN, HNL, PSP, LAX, JFK, IAH, EWR, TUS, SNA, YYZ, ORD, MCO, LHR, NRT, FRA, FLL, LIR, PUJ, CZM, BZE, MBJ and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YYC to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, EGE and ASE. 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 YYC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to YYC ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,445 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).