Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Calgary two hours behind New York.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGA to YYC flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LGA and YYC:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport flight is Rs45,153. A return plane ticket right now is Rs99,220. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGA to YYC, reserve your journey four months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGA to YYC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport.
Handy information about New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Of the departures from New York LaGuardia Airport, 69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
New York LaGuardia Airport is about 13 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGA? If you're catching an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Follow your own route with a Calgary Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Calgary. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport is November, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you want to explore Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -22ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGA to YYC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its must-visit sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are among its highlights.

