International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Calgary
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC). 1,382 miles, 3h 25m nonstop.
ORD to YYC at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,382 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNB69 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 16all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindCalgary vs Chicago
Chicago to Calgary
Round trips from $141
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 Chicago to Calgary
9 airlines fly nonstop with 16 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly ORD to YYC nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $141; September 2026 is the most expensive at $175 and up, a difference of $34 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
Destination guide
Calgary: The gateway to Banff and the Canadian Rockies
Most people fly to Calgary to get to the mountains, and that is a good reason: Banff is 90 minutes west and Lake Louise about two hours. The city itself has a strong food scene, the Stampede every July, and North America's largest urban pathway network.
Best time to visit: June to September for hiking and the warmest mountain weather, with the Stampede in the first half of July. December to March for skiing at Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Norquay. May and October are the value months — fewer people, and the scenery does not care.
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Search Chicago to CalgaryChicago to Calgary: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Calgary?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) takes about 3h 25m gate to gate, covering 1,382 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to YYC?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC), with 16 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MSP, DTW and SLC.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Calgary?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC), starting at $141 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Calgary 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 Chicago and Calgary?
Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and YYC on America/Edmonton time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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