Travelling from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary two hours behind Toronto.
Flights from YKF to YYC start at 06:15 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 21:40 with Flair Airlines. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your YKF to YYC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flair Airlines is your gateway to exploring Calgary (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Flair Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for YKF to YYC flights is WestJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is $53. A return fare right now is $132. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YKF to YYC.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YKF to YYC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Of all flights departing from Region of Waterloo International Airport, 63.64% land on time at their destination.
To get to Region of Waterloo International Airport from central Toronto, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 105 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 4 hours 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near YKF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Follow your own route with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Calgary in February.
Book your flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to go to Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YKF to YYC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Kelowna is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No journey is complete without seeing Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.