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

YEG Airport Page →
1,019 mi airlines charter/private 40/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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 15m 4NACDE ACUAWS Calgary (YYC) to Denver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 57m WS ACAFAM Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 23m ACAFAI ACCMUA Vancouver (YVR) to Denver flights
SEA Seattle 5h 30m ASAYKE 8CASAY Seattle (SEA) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m WS ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 3m WS ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 10m KLWS AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 59m ACAVEK ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 7h 13m ACUA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 31m 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, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,019 mi 2h 45m 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 45m. 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 18 738 2h21-2h45 100% Star Alliance AC, CM
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (18 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,429
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
DEN → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 6
Weekly flights 40 38
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 100%
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 45m 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 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 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 45m 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.
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 40 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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 61 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).