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

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898 mi airlines 36/wk
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UA550
UA United
B39M
6:15 AM
MDT
8:55 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5324
AC Air Canada
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:55 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AC3254
AC Air Canada
738
2:13 PM
MDT
4:53 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1296
CM Copa
738
2:13 PM
MDT
4:53 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1953
UA United
738
2:13 PM
MDT
4:53 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2459
UA United
738
11:42 AM
MDT
2:21 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA720
UA United
B39M
7:51 PM
MDT
11:09 PM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Calgary to Denver
3 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 898 mi 1h 45m nonstop 61 1-stop hubs

YYC–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 738, 7M9 2h40 67% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 14 738, B39M 2h40 67% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 2h40 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, CM, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (35 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, YYC to DEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,846
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → YYC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
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 3 3 1
Weekly flights 36 28 28
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 49m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 67%
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 1h 45m to 2h 40m.
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 time1h 45m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights36 out / 14 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
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 approximately 1h 45m to 2h 40m. The route covers 898 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from YYC to DEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GTF, BZN, AZA, SCF, YLW, CLD, DAL, DTW, CMH, CVG, RDU, IAD, APF, LGA, SLC, JFK, MSP, SAN, YWG, MEX, DFW, ATL, YEG, PUJ, PTY, LAS, LIR, YUL, PHX, YVR, SFO, BNA, ORD, LAX, EWR, LHR, IAH, FRA, YQR, NRT, SEA, PSP, YYZ, TUS, SNA, TPA, MCO, HNL, GDL, FLL, PVR, CUN, BFI, SJD, ANC, MBJ, NAS, BZE, CZM, OGG and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Air Canada, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to DEN ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,445 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GTF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG) and Kalispell (FCA).