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Flight deals from Vancouver to Calgary Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Calgary Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $126. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Calgary.$39 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $39, select.
Calgary.$43 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $43, select.
Calgary.$44 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $44, select.
Calgary.$45 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $45, select.
Calgary.$52 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $52, select.
Calgary.$53 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Calgary.$56 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $56, select.
Calgary.$79 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Calgary.$86 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
Calgary.$93 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.
Calgary.$99 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $99, select.
Calgary.$116 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Abbotsford on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Calgary.$165 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.
Calgary.$184 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Calgary

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Calgary flights are currently cheapest in August.
Mar
from $79
Apr
from $53
May
from $43
Jun
from $45
Jul
from $56
Aug
from $39
Sep
from $44
Oct
from $52
Nov
from $86
Dec
from $116
Jan
from $93
Feb
from $99

Direct flights from Vancouver to Calgary

Vancouver to Calgary: Alternative routes

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

Calgary

8km from central Calgary
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Vancouver to Calgary: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$39
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 29 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week2,150

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Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Calgary: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Calgary is $110. 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.
1 hour and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Calgary.
Delta, WestJet and Air Canada fly direct from Vancouver to Calgary.
As of March 2026, there are 2,150 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Calgary.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Calgary is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Calgary Airport on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
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.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Calgary is Flair Airlines .

Travelling from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know

  • Begin your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Abbotsford International Airport (YXX). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC) leaving from either of these.

  • Take off on a direct Vancouver to Calgary International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour ahead of Vancouver.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 187 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Air Canada at 10:45pm. Choose the first YVR to YYC departure with WestJet at 5am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • Your flight from Vancouver to YYC won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • You can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • At YVR, there's a range of carriers operating direct flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport, such as:

  • WestJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YVR to YYC.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is WestJet.

  • YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to YYC flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • Board once and be on your way from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX). Direct flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport can be booked from here.

  • WestJet is one popular carrier that offers direct Vancouver to YYC plane tickets from YXX.

  • WestJet is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YXX to YYC.

  • The most punctual carrier on this route is WestJet. Its services arrive without delay 76.8% of the time.

  • From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Make catching an early Vancouver to Calgary International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Flights that depart from YXX arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 75% of the time.

About Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary

  • Central Calgary is around 19 kilometres from Calgary International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC)

  • $39 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport. A return flight starts from $110. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Book 11 months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Vancouver to YYC.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Vancouver to Calgary International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Vancouver to YYC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Calgary based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Vancouver to YYC plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Calgary to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • February sees temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Calgary

Explore more of Canada

  • Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.

  • Around 129 kilometres north of Calgary, Red Deer is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge.

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