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

YEG Airport Page →
1,019 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4020cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:47 AM
MDT
2h 47m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1522+1
UA United
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:47 AM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2338
Starts Sep 24
UA United
738
3:17 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1092
UA United
738
3:17 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4159+2
AC Air Canada
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1292+3
CM Copa
738
4:50 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1029
UA United
738
11:23 AM
MDT
2:08 PM
MDT
2h 45m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4158cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:16 PM
MDT
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 48m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1816+1
UA United
738
7:48 PM
MDT
10:25 PM
MDT
2h 37m
54%
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
YYC Calgary 4h 19m 4NACCWA ACUAWS Calgary (YYC) to Denver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 40m WS 2IACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 28m ACAFAI ACCMUA Vancouver (YVR) to Denver flights
SEA Seattle 5h 39m ASQF 8CAAAF Seattle (SEA) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 58m WS ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
PHX Phoenix 6h KLWS AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 25m WS ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 34m ACAVEK ACAVF9 San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 53m QFWS AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 25m ACAFAM ACOSSN Toronto (YYZ) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Denver
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,019 mi 2h 47m nonstop

YEG–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM 21 738 2h47 84% Star Alliance AC, CM
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 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, YEG to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,416
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
YEG → DEN
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
95%
Return
DEN → YEG
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric YEG→DEN YYC→DEN
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights 41 39
Flight time 2h 47m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

YEG–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,019 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YEG to DEN: United Airlines.
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 Calgary, Salt Lake City and Vancouver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEN 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.
Yes, return flights from DEN to YEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to DEN

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YEG to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to DEN is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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