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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $182. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Calgary.$182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Porter Airlines and WestJet.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.

Calgary.$201 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Calgary on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

Calgary.$209 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.

Calgary.$234 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Calgary.$234 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Calgary.$245 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.

Calgary.$292 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Calgary on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.

Calgary.$294 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Calgary on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Calgary.$296 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.

Calgary.$300 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.

Calgary.$325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Calgary.$377 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Calgary on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Calgary.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Calgary.$412 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Calgary on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.

Calgary.$450 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.

Calgary.$455 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to Calgary flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Ottawa International to Calgary: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ottawa International to Calgary below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Calgary.

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Ottawa to Calgary: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$182
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	4 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airline	WestJet
Average flights per week	106

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Calgary: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Ottawa International to Calgary?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Calgary is $182. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary?

4 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa International to Calgary.

Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to Calgary?

WestJet, KLM and Porter Airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to Calgary.

How many flights are there a week from Ottawa International to Calgary?

As of September 2026, there are 106 flights per week flying from Ottawa International to Calgary.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Calgary?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Calgary but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Calgary?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Calgary is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary with?

Currently, Porter Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Calgary.

Travelling from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport.
Calgary is two hours behind Ottawa and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from YOW to YYC start from 06:00 — the first with WestJet. The latest departure is at 20:15 with Air Canada. Overall, you can take your pick of 36 weekly Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your YOW to YYC flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport, so jetting to Calgary (and then seeing more parts of Canada!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
WestJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers YOW to YYC flights is WestJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.58% of the time.

Handy information about Ottawa International Airport (YOW)

The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
65% of flights that depart Ottawa International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ottawa International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)

If you're landing on a late Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Travel at your own pace with a Calgary Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Calgary and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks ahead.

When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you'd like to explore Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to YYC in February. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Canada

Calgary is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.