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

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Ottawa to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,531 mi 3h 29m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and APA, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
YHM ~5h 25m YYZ ~6h 31m BOS ~7h 2m IAD ~7h 20m YYC ~7h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
149
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
YOW → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APA → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric YOW→APA YUL→APA
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 29m –
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,531 mi / 2,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,531 mi / 2,463 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,531 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to APA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YYZ, BOS, IAD, YYC, PHX, MCO, TPA, YVR, FLL, DCA and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 YOW to APA

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to APA ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,531 miles (2,463 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).