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

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1,112 mi airlines 63/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA640
UA United
7M8
8:30 AM
PDT TM
12:28 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4095
AC Air Canada
7M8
8:30 AM
PDT TM
12:28 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC574
AC Air Canada
223
9:26 AM
PDT TINT
1:15 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2470
UA United
738
12:45 PM
PDT TM
4:43 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8712
AC Air Canada
CR9
3:26 PM
PDT TM
6:53 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3185
AC Air Canada
B39M
3:30 PM
PDT TM
7:28 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1293
CM Copa
738
3:30 PM
PDT TM
7:28 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3254
AC Air Canada
738
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:27 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2085
UA United
738
4:38 PM
PDT TM
8:06 PM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC575
AC Air Canada
223
8:02 AM
MDT TA
10:38 AM
PDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2432
UA United
738
1:17 PM
MDT
3:29 PM
PDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3215
AC Air Canada
7M8
3:56 PM
MDT
6:03 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1086
UA United
B38M
4:35 PM
MDT
6:42 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8713
AC Air Canada
CR9
7:42 PM
MDT TA
11:27 PM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1910
UA United
738
8:57 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4079
AC Air Canada
B38M
8:59 PM
MDT
11:06 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1167
CM Copa
738
8:59 PM
MDT
11:06 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Denver
3 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,112 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

YVR–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,112 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 35 223, 738, 7M8, B39M, CR9 2h27-2h58 79% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 21 738, 7M8 2h28-2h58 79% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 2h58 79% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, CM, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
B39MAC
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (63 flights/wk, 100%)
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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,827
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
74%
Return
DEN → YVR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
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 63 2
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 79%
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 27m to 2h 58m.
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 27m to 2h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights63 out / 56 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
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 approximately 2h 27m to 2h 58m. The route covers 1,112 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from YVR to DEN. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, CPR, BOI, SCF, YLW, SJC, OAK, DSM, ELP, ICT, MDW, SDF, HOU, GSP, CVG, PIT, ANC, PBI, BOS, SMF, SLC, SEA, LIR, YWG, FLL, MEX, LAX, SFO, YEG, PDX, LAS, YQR, GDL, YYC, SAN, PHX, DFW, HNL, MSP, IAH, PSP, ORD, HND, JFK, ATL, FRA, YYZ, SNA, MUC, YUL, EWR, NRT, MIA, KEF, MCO, OGG, PVR, BFI, SJD, CUN, KOA, LIH, LHR and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to DEN ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,112 miles (1,790 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).