International route
Cheap flights from Calgary to Ottawa
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). 1,788 miles, 3h 50m nonstop.
YYC to YOW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,788 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ACWS2 airlinesAir Canada, WestJet
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadOttawa vs Calgary
Calgary to Ottawa
Round trips from $196
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Calgary to Ottawa
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WSWestJetNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, SLC, SEA, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MDW, DEN, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAD · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Denver (DEN)UAWNF93 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLF92 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
Tips for this route
- Only Air Canada and WestJet fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through DEN or ORD is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $196; September 2026 is the most expensive at $266 and up, a difference of $70 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Ottawa: Canada's capital, and the world's largest skating rink
Ottawa is a compact capital with free national museums, Parliament Hill above the river, and a canal that freezes into a 4.8-mile skateway every winter. Gatineau and the Quebec hills are ten minutes across the bridge.
Best time to visit: May for the tulip festival, June to September for warm weather and Canada Day on 1 July. February for Winterlude and the canal skateway, when it is cold enough to freeze — which is not guaranteed every year.
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Search Calgary to OttawaCalgary to Ottawa: common questions
How long is the flight from Calgary to Ottawa?
A nonstop flight from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW) takes about 3h 50m gate to gate, covering 1,788 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YYC to YOW?
Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DEN, ORD and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Ottawa?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW), starting at $196 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Calgary to Ottawa flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Calgary and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary. YYC is on America/Edmonton time and YOW on America/Toronto time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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