How to find cheap flights to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
£407 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Calgary International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to YYC, the lowest fare is £194.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located.
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If you're not in a rush to get to Calgary, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Calgary International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Calgary
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Calgary is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to YYC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Calgary in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to YYC, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is January. Book your plane tickets to Calgary then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Calgary is warmest in August, averaging between 8ºC and 26ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from -22ºC to 3ºC.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? September is the driest month in Calgary, averaging four days of rain.
The wettest time of year is June. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Flying to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Get to Calgary without any detours. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Calgary International Airport:
United has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 86% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a smart pick when reserving your YYC plane ticket.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC-7 timezone at YYC.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to YYC? These hotels near Calgary International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Calgary International Airport has an on-time rating of 76%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Getting to central Calgary from Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Calgary.
After touching down from your flight to YYC, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Calgary, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:
Calgary highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Calgary:
Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the centre.
Reader Rock Garden: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Calgary. This park is roughly 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the centre.
Peace Bridge: Need another great reason to visit Calgary? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 2 kms (1 mile) northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Airdrie from Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Heading straight for Airdrie? From YYC, it takes around 30 minutes to drive there. The city is about 32 kms (20 miles) from the airport.
Expect a journey time of 1 hour 40 minutes or so when making your way to Airdrie on public transport.
Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cochrane
Cochrane is another city that you can easily reach from Calgary International Airport. It's about 32 kms (20 miles) away.
Going there by car will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
Craving more adventure? Edmonton is an essential stop in Canada. It's about 274 kms (170 miles) north of Calgary and features Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory. The most convenient airport for this city is Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
Red Deer is another top destination in Canada and is roughly 129 kms (80 miles) north of Calgary. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge.
Or venture to Lethbridge, roughly 177 kms (110 miles) southeast of Calgary. Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Fort Whoop-Up and Indian Battle Park are among the many reasons to visit.