Ottawa to Denver (YOW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YOW–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,514 miles in approximately 3h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→DEN | YUL→DEN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 31m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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.
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.
YOW–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to DEN
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YOW to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to DEN ranges from 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,514 miles (2,436 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).