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

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Ottawa to Denver
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,514 mi 3h 31m nonstop -2h behind 49 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 64% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,137
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.

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 1 3
Weekly flights 1 21
Flight time 3h 31m 4h 20m
Departure OTP 64%
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections49 hubs
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 approximately 3h 31m. The route covers 1,514 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to DEN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, MSP, SYR, APA, MDW, BNA, YQG, TEB, YQR, MEM, PHL, BCT, HOU, SBD, PBI, TPA, OAK, RSW, SRQ, LAX, RNO, NAS, PLS, MIA, GCM, PVR, CUN, LIR, FLL, ANC, FAI, IAD, YUL, YYZ, YVR, ORD, EWR, BOS, YEG, YYC, DTW, LHR, BUF, DCA, MCO, PHX, RDU, PUJ and YWG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) 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).