Ottawa to Denver (YOW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–DEN had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,514 miles in 3h 31m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→DEN | YUL→DEN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 31m | 4h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – |
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) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
YOW to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to DEN is about 3 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,514 miles (2,436 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).