Flying from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Grande Prairie.
Choose from 38 weekly Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with WestJet is the earliest flight you can take. WestJet operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.
To ensure you get on your YQU to YYC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular airline has direct flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
With 65.52% of services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YQU to YYC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, Rs16,855 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs32,170. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from YQU to YYC, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YQU to YYC.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Grande Prairie Airport, 55.06% of flights complete their journey on time.
Grande Prairie Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Grande Prairie. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near YQU:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Book a hotel close to YYC if you're catching a late Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Calgary based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YQU to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Calgary, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kelowna is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No journey is complete without dropping by Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
