Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Washington DC.
Your DCA to YYC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DCA and YYC:
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Right now, £82 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £213. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DCA to YYC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 5 miles from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near DCA:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Get your adventure underway 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 main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to visit Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DCA to YYC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 170 miles north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Kelowna is another standout destination in Canada and is around 250 miles west of Calgary. No journey is complete without experiencing Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.