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Flights from Ottawa to Calgary

Nonstop flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) take about 4h 6m (2,878 km). Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet fly it. Lowest fare seen: $139 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Ottawa to Calgary

Carriers on YOW–YYC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Porter Airlines Canadanonstop fare seen✈ WestJetnonstop fare seen

Ottawa to Calgary fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $139 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$17027 Oct 2026 · Porter Airlines Canada—
Nov 2026$13920 Nov 2026 · Porter Airlines Canada—
Mar 2027$19630 Mar 2027 · Porter Airlines Canada—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $139 in November 2026, against $196 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Ottawa to Calgary, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Ottawa to Calgary flights

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
A nonstop flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) takes about 4h 6m, covering 2,878 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Ottawa from Calgary by air?
The great-circle distance between Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Calgary International Airport is 2,878 km (1,788 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the YOW–YYC route include Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Ottawa to Calgary cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on YOW–YYC was $139 USD with Porter Airlines Canada (nonstop), departing 20 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $139 one-way, against $196 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ottawa to Calgary?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Calgary visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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