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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to Calgary Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £163. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Calgary.£163 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £163, select.

Calgary.£172 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.

Calgary.£172 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.

Calgary.£173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Calgary.£194 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £194, select.

Calgary.£197 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £197, select.

Calgary.£204 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £204, select.

Calgary.£206 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £206, select.

Calgary.£209 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £209, select.

Calgary.£214 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £214, select.

Calgary.£217 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £217, select.

Calgary.£227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £227, select.

Calgary.£234 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £234, select.

Calgary.£236 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £236, select.

Calgary.£241 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £241, select.

Calgary.£244 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Calgary on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £244, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Calgary

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to Calgary flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Ottawa to Calgary: Alternative routes

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Ottawa to Calgary: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£163
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	4 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airline	Delta
Average flights per week	94

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Calgary is £163. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

4 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to Calgary.

Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa to Calgary?

Delta, WestJet and KLM fly direct from Ottawa to Calgary.

How many flights are there a week from Ottawa to Calgary?

As of March 2026, there are 188 flights per week flying from Ottawa to Calgary.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Calgary is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Calgary Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Calgary Airport on Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ottawa to Calgary Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Calgary?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Calgary but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Calgary?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Calgary is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Calgary with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Calgary is WestJet .

Flying from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know

Your journey comes together at Ottawa's main airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out your options for catching a flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) departing from this terminal.
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Ottawa to Calgary International Airport flight.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Ottawa. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 36 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Air Canada at 8:15pm. Go for the first YOW to YYC departure operated by WestJet at 6am if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to YYC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) depart from this terminal.
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport leaving from YOW. Get on board with any of these:
Most passengers prefer to book seats with WestJet from YOW to YYC.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is WestJet.
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.

About Calgary International Airport (YYC)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Calgary International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.

Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary

From Calgary International Airport, central Calgary is around 19 kms (12 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport is £89. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £163. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to YYC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Ottawa to Calgary International Airport ticket.
Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Ottawa to YYC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Book your Ottawa to YYC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and 3ºC.

More about Calgary

After booking your flight from Ottawa to Calgary International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Calgary itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Peace Bridge.

Explore more of Canada

Calgary will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kms (170 miles) north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Red Deer, about 129 kms (80 miles) north of Calgary. Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge are among the biggest draws.