Flying from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out your departure options from this base when searching for flights from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Ottawa. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to YYC, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider starting your trip from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can book a direct Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
The most popular airlines that have direct flights from Ottawa to YYC taking off from YOW include:
WestJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from YOW to YYC.
WestJet is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Calgary International Airport.
You can arrive at YOW from central Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Ottawa to Calgary International Airport flight.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Calgary. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Rs25,531 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs49,222. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to YYC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Ottawa to Calgary International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Ottawa to YYC.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Visit Calgary in May for a quieter experience.
When booking your Ottawa to YYC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC.
More about Calgary
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Calgary right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport:
Stampede park and Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Calgary itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Calgary Tower.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, head for Red Deer, roughly 129 kilometres north of Calgary. Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail are key highlights.
