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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 5h 43m ACAMASP ACOSSN Toronto (YYZ) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 6h ACAVNH AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
YUL Montréal 6h 16m ACAVEK ACSNUA Montréal (YUL) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 6h 38m ACAVUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
EWR Newark 6h 49m ACPDTS SNTPUA Newark (EWR) to Denver flights
BOS Boston 6h 51m PDTS AZB6DL Boston (BOS) to Denver flights
YYC Calgary 9h 22m ACKLPD ACUAWS Calgary (YYC) to Denver flights
YVR Vancouver 9h 35m ACCANH ACCMUA Vancouver (YVR) to Denver flights
MCO Orlando 10h 7m PDTS ACADAV Orlando (MCO) to Denver flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 10h 21m PDTS ADUAWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,514 mi 3h 31m nonstop -2h behind

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

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 56% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,107
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
YOW → DEN
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
69%
Return
DEN → YOW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,514 mi / 2,436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m 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.

YOW–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,514 mi / 2,436 km
Flight time3h 31m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,514 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to DEN: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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 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).