Cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $319 | WestJet1 stop7 hrThu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary is currently $319 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $165 | WestJet1 stop7 hrThu, Apr 16 | The cheapest one-way flight from Ottawa to Calgary is currently $165 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $360 | Porter AirlinesNonstop5 hrThu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary is currently $360 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $743 | WestJet1 stop7 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ottawa to Calgary is currently $743 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $1,338 | Air Canada1 stop9 hrThu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary is currently $1,338 | |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 24 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Ottawa to Calgary takes 4 hr 24 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Ottawa to Calgary per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Calgary is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $245 and $455.
Popular airlines from Ottawa to Calgary
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Ottawa to Calgary in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Air CanadaNonstopfrom $370Typical price: $260–6107 weekly nonstop flightsYOW - YYCEvery day1286 weekly connecting flightsYOW - YYCEvery day
- WestJetNonstopfrom $319Typical price: $220–56012 weekly nonstop flightsYOW - YYCEvery day92 weekly connecting flightsYOW - YYCEvery day
- Porter AirlinesNonstopfrom $360Typical price: $255–6806 weekly nonstop flightsYOW - YYCEvery Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun73 weekly connecting flightsYOW - YYCEvery day
Popular airports near Ottawa
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Ottawa center and popularity with travelers.
- Ottawa International Airport (YOW)OttawaCanada21 min7 mi
- Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)MontrealCanada1 hr 54 min94 mi
- Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)MontrealCanada2 hr 25 min111 mi
- Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND)OttawaCanada22 min9 mi
Popular airports near Calgary
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Calgary center and popularity with travelers.
- Calgary International Airport (YYC)CalgaryCanada16 min5 mi
- Edmonton International Airport (YEG)EdmontonCanada2 hr 38 min157 mi
- Lethbridge Airport (YQL)LethbridgeCanada2 hr 25 min112 mi
- Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH)Medicine HatCanada2 hr 58 min163 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Calgary
The cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $175 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary recently found on Google Flights was with WestJet from $319. The cheapest one-way flight was with WestJet from $165.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Calgary is $370, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest WestJet flight from Ottawa to Calgary is $319, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Calgary is $360, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary starts at $319 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $165 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.
4 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from Ottawa to Calgary.
Calgary is popular in summer (May–Aug), when there's mild, dry weather and when the massive Calgary Stampede rodeo (Jul) is held. Other popular summer festivals include the Calgary Folk Music Festival (Jul) and the Calgary International Film Festival (Sep). Winters are cold, though sunny, with the warm Chinook wind periodically raising temperatures significantly. The bobsled ride at Olympic Park operates year-round, but the luge attraction is closed Nov–Apr.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ottawa to Calgary.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ottawa to Calgary really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ottawa to Calgary.
In terms of nonstop flights, WestJet is the most popular. WestJet offers 12 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. WestJet flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
In terms of flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,286 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Another popular airline flying from Ottawa to Calgary is:
In terms of nonstop flights, WestJet is the most popular. WestJet offers 12 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. WestJet flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
In terms of flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,286 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Another popular airline flying from Ottawa to Calgary is:
- Porter Airlines offers 6 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. Porter Airlines flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary recently found on Google Flights was with WestJet from $319. The cheapest one-way flight was with WestJet from $165.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Calgary is $370, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest WestJet flight from Ottawa to Calgary is $319, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Calgary is $360, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 17.
WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly direct from Ottawa to Calgary.
- There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 12 WestJet direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 6 Porter Airlines direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ottawa and Calgary at price $743 is offered by WestJet from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly direct from Ottawa to Calgary.
- There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 12 WestJet direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 6 Porter Airlines direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ottawa and Calgary start at $360 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15 with Porter Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ottawa to Calgary, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ottawa and Calgary start at $1,338 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15 with Air Canada.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ottawa and Calgary start at $319 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22.
To book business class trips from Ottawa to Calgary, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ottawa and Calgary starts at $743 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with WestJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ottawa and Calgary at price $743 is offered by WestJet from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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