Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Washington DC.
Your IAD to YYC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United is your gateway to exploring Calgary (and maybe even some other great corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
Among carriers operating IAD to YYC flights, WestJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IAD and YYC:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
At the moment, Rs39,915 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs77,844. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to YYC by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to YYC.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near YYC:
Grab a Calgary Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Calgary in November.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you want to visit Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to YYC in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you want to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are the start of reasons to visit.