Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary is one hour ahead of Ontario and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ONT to YYC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ontario International Airport to Calgary Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ONT and YYC include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Ontario International Airport (ONT)
ONT's address is 2900 E. Airport Drive.
83% of flights leaving Ontario International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from ONT.
Ontario International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Ontario. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ONT? If you've booked an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
If you're landing on a late Ontario International Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Follow your own route with a Calgary Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Calgary Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ontario International Airport to Calgary Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Ontario International Airport to Calgary Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -22ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ONT to YYC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its top attractions. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.