Flights Calgary → Denver
YYC → DEN
How long is the flight from Calgary to Denver?
The flight from Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN) takes about 2h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Calgary and Denver, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737, Canadair Regional Jet 700, and Boeing 737-700. The destination airport in Denver, which opened in 1989, serves over 82 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Calgary (YYC) → Denver (DEN) route is operated by Air Canada, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Denver the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Calgary the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes.
Heading to Denver: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN) heads south-east for about 1,445 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Calgary the average ATFM delay is 3.0 min (atfm); arriving into Denver it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating YYC-DEN
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Frequently asked questions about YYC-DEN
The flight from Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN) takes about 2h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air Canada, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
