Calgary to Denver (YYC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYC Airport Page →
898 mi airlines charter/private 38/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC5324cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:30 AM
MDT
2h 30m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA550+1
UA United
738
6:00 AM
MDT
8:30 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1570
WS WestJet
73W
8:45 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
MDT
2h 35m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1953+2
UA United
7M8
1:27 PM
MDT
4:01 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1269
UA United
738
7:15 PM
MDT
9:43 PM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1924
UA United
738
7:15 PM
MDT
9:43 PM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3626
AC Air Canada
738
7:15 PM
MDT
9:43 PM
MDT
2h 28m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2459+1
UA United
7M8
11:23 AM
MDT
1:53 PM
MDT
2h 30m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1571
WS WestJet
737
12:15 PM
MDT
2:45 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2232
UA United
738
3:40 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MDT
2h 30m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4009
AC Air Canada
738
3:40 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MDT
2h 30m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA720+2
UA United
738
7:16 PM
MDT
9:48 PM
MDT
2h 32m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 38m AFDLLA 2IACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver flights
YEG Edmonton 5h 10m 4NACASP ACCMKFS Edmonton (YEG) to Denver flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 20m ACAFAI ACCMUA Vancouver (YVR) to Denver flights
SEA Seattle 5h 24m ASAYEK ASAYCM Seattle (SEA) to Denver flights
PDX Portland 5h 36m WS ASCMF9 Portland (PDX) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 41m AFDLKE ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m KEWS ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 50m WS AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 37m CMEKKE ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
SAN San Diego 6h 42m WS ACASCM San Diego (SAN) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Denver
2 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 898 mi 2h 30m nonstop

YYC–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM 19 738, 7M8 2h28-2h34 100% Star Alliance AC, CM
WS WestJet 7 73W 2h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,152
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
YYC → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → YYC
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric YYC→DEN YEG→DEN FCA→DEN
Distance from YYC 152 mi 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 3
Weekly flights 38 40 36
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 26m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Calgary.
YYC: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
898 mi / 1,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m 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.

YYC–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Denver route.
Route details
Distance898 mi / 1,445 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights38 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 898 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYC to DEN: United Airlines and WestJet.
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 Salt Lake City, Edmonton and Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from DEN to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG and FCA. 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 YYC to DEN

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and WestJet. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to DEN is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,445 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Edmonton and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG) and Kalispell (FCA).