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

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1,112 mi airlines 84/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 49m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4095cs
AC Air Canada
738
8:35 AM
PDT TM
12:33 PM
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC574+1
AC Air Canada
223
8:35 AM
PDT TINT
12:35 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA640+1
UA United
738
8:35 AM
PDT TM
12:33 PM
MDT
2h 58m
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
AC3283
AC Air Canada
739
2:20 PM
PDT TM
6:12 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3254cs
AC Air Canada
739
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:27 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2085+3
UA United
7M8
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:27 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3506
AC Air Canada
7M8
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:27 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1293cs
CM Copa
739
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:27 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3768
AC Air Canada
738
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1236
UA United
739
3:35 PM
PDT TM
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1469
UA United
7M8
3:38 PM
PDT TM
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC578
AC Air Canada
223
11:34 PM
PDT TINT
3:20 AM+1
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA362
UA United
738
7:51 AM
MDT
9:51 AM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3236
AC Air Canada
738
7:51 AM
MDT
9:51 AM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC575+1
AC Air Canada
223
9:10 AM
MDT TA
11:10 AM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2027
UA United
7M8
11:59 AM
MDT
2:06 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2432+1
UA United
B38M
11:59 AM
MDT
2:06 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1767
UA United
738
12:03 PM
MDT
2:06 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1086+1
UA United
B38M
4:11 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3215cs
AC Air Canada
B38M
4:11 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8713+1
AC Air Canada
CR9
7:05 PM
MDT TA
9:04 PM
PDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC579
AC Air Canada
223
7:50 PM
MDT TA
9:50 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1910+2
UA United
7M8
8:49 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4079cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
8:49 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1167cs
CM Copa
B38M
8:49 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Denver
1 carrier, 84 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 1,112 mi 2h 46m nonstop +1h ahead 86 1-stop hubs

YVR–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,112 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 86 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
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 87%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC, CM, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 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
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,348
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 Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric YVR→DEN PAE→DEN
Distance from YVR 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 84
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 87%
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 46m to 3h 0m.
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 46m to 3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights84 out / 83 return
1-stop connections86 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 46m to 3h. The route covers 1,112 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 84 nonstop flights per week from YVR to DEN. The return direction has about 83 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, BOI, BFI, BZN, CPR, GEG, EGE, YLW, SCF, SBD, OAK, SGF, OMA, STL, DSM, ELP, ICT, MDW, MKC, DAL, YQG, HSV, HOU, SDF, GSP, CVG, PIT, CLE, YOW, TEB, HPN, TPA, MCO, PBI, BOS, FLL, SEA, YQR, LIR, KOA, LIH, SLC, RDU, MSP, ANC, PHX, IAD, CLT, YYC, YEG, LAX, SFO, SJD, DFW, LAS, YWG, PDX, IAH, ORD, HNL, JFK, HND, SMF, NRT, SJC, ATL, AUS, MUC, PSP, FRA, SAN, SNA, YYZ, GDL, KEF, MIA, BNA, DUB, MEX, EWR, YUL, PVR, CUN, OGG, 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 Sun Country Airlines. With 84 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 46 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,112 miles (1,790 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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