Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Denver.
Choose from 28 weekly Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:15.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DEN to YYC flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DEN to YYC flights. An exceptional 82.64% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEN and YYC:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Portland International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is ₹ 5,173. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 14,688. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEN to YYC.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from DEN to YYC is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from DEN arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.23% of the time.
To get to Denver International Airport from central Denver, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport, take a look at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a quick drive from DEN.
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Reserve a hotel near YYC if you're catching a late Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Calgary and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Calgary. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Denver International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to go to Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DEN to YYC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its popular sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Kelowna is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No trip is complete without a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
