Vancouver to Denver (YVR–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,112 mi airlines charter/private 77/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4095cs
AC Air Canada
738
8:35 AM
PDT TM
12:35 PM
MDT
3h
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA640+1
UA United
738
8:35 AM
PDT TM
12:35 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2470+1
UA United
738
10:55 AM
PDT TM
2:50 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC576
AC Air Canada
BCS3
1:15 PM
PDT TINT
5:05 PM
MDT
2h 50m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3254cs
AC Air Canada
738
2:20 PM
PDT TM
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 55m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1293cs
CM Copa
738
2:20 PM
PDT TM
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3283
AC Air Canada
738
2:20 PM
PDT TM
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 55m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3768cs
AC Air Canada
738
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1236+1
UA United
738
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2085+3
UA United
738
3:44 PM
PDT TM
7:21 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC578
AC Air Canada
223
7:15 PM
PDT TINT
11:03 PM
MDT
2h 48m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA362+1
UA United
738
7:51 AM
MDT
9:51 AM
PDT
3h
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3236cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:51 AM
MDT
9:51 AM
PDT
3h
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC575+1
AC Air Canada
BCS3
9:10 AM
MDT TA
11:10 AM
PDT
3h
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1767
UA United
739
12:03 PM
MDT
2:06 PM
PDT
3h 3m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1086+1
UA United
738
4:15 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
PDT
3h 3m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3215cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
4:15 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
PDT
3h 3m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC579
AC Air Canada
BCS3
7:47 PM
MDT TA
9:47 PM
PDT
3h
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4079cs
AC Air Canada
738
8:53 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
PDT
3h 3m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1167cs
CM Copa
738
8:53 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
PDT
3h 3m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8110
UA United
738
9:53 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
PDT
2h 32m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1910+2
UA United
738
10:36 PM
MDT
12:32 AM+1
PDT
2h 56m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDX Portland 4h 34m ASCXKE ASCMF9 Portland (PDX) to Denver flights
SEA Seattle 4h 45m ACAMAS 8CASAY Seattle (SEA) to Denver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 58m AFDLKL ACAFAM Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver flights
YYC Calgary 5h 4m ACAFAI ACUAWS Calgary (YYC) to Denver flights
YEG Edmonton 5h 4m ACAFAI ACCMKFS Edmonton (YEG) to Denver flights
SMF Sacramento 5h 12m AC ACCMF9 Sacramento (SMF) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m ACAFKE ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 47m ACWS AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 59m ACAVCM ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
PSP Palm Springs 6h 6m EJAWS ACUAWN Palm Springs (PSP) to Denver flights
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Vancouver to Denver
3 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,112 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

YVR–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,112 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 42 223, 738, BCS3 2h48-3h 88% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines Also: CM 28 738 2h37-3h 88% Star Alliance CM
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 88%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, CM, UA
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (70 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to DEN direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,453
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
YVR → DEN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
83%
Return
DEN → YVR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric YVR→DEN PAE→DEN
Distance from YVR 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 77 1
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,112 mi / 1,790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m 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 to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

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.

YVR–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,112 mi / 1,790 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights77 out / 71 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,112 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from YVR to DEN: Air Canada, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from DEN to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. 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 YVR to DEN

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to DEN is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,112 miles (1,790 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).