Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Calgary two hours behind New York.
There are seven New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport flights each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JFK to YYC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Calgary (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with WestJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport.
WestJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating JFK to YYC flights, WestJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and YYC:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
At the moment, $180 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $443. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to YYC.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to YYC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
If you're getting in on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near YYC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Calgary Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Booking your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Calgary in November.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you want to go to Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to YYC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its top sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.






