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Cheap flights from Chicago to Calgary from C$ 97

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YYC
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Calgary are usually found in May or October, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Calgary (YYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 193

One-way from

C$ 97

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 358

Good round-trip deal

C$ 212 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 80 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 10/10-17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 17m total
  • Chicago to Calgary
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Chicago to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Fri 10/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Fri 17/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 10/9C$ 193
Sat 11/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Sat 18/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 194
Fri 10/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Thu 16/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 197
Sun 12/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Sat 18/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 198
Sat 11/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Sun 12/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 202
Fri 31/102:20 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 55mWestJet
Mon 3/119:00 a.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 204
Mon 6/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Thu 16/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 205
Sun 26/102:20 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 55mWestJet
Sun 2/119:00 a.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mWestJet
Deal found 11/9C$ 206
Thu 9/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Sat 18/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 208
Thu 23/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Sun 26/109:00 a.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 209
Fri 24/103:50 p.m.ORD - YYC
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/109:00 a.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 211
Thu 9/105:30 p.m.ORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Fri 17/1012:15 p.m.YYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 212

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Chicago

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Calgary

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

8:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

Calgary

Tue 11/11

12:37 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 33m

C$ 256

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

8:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

Calgary

Tue 11/11

12:37 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 33m

C$ 256

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/10

8:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

Calgary

Mon 3/11

12:37 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 33m

C$ 256

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/12

8:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

Calgary

Mon 15/12

5:45 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 273

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

8:48 a.m.-11:38 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

Calgary

Wed 1/10

12:38 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 32m

C$ 292

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

9:44 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop17h 09m

Calgary

Mon 27/10

11:40 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 294

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/10

1:48 p.m.-8:47 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

Calgary

Sun 12/10

6:45 a.m.-5:43 p.m.

1 stop9h 58m

C$ 348

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/10

9:20 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop5h 12m

Calgary

Sun 12/10

6:45 a.m.-5:43 p.m.

1 stop9h 58m

C$ 348

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

1:55 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

Calgary

Sat 31/1

6:35 a.m.-4:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 13m

C$ 348

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

1:55 p.m.-11:02 p.m.

1 stop10h 07m

Calgary

Sun 9/11

7:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 348

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Calgary

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Calgary

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Calgary?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Calgary. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Calgary. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Calgary?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Calgary (average of C$ 138). Flying from Chicago to Calgary in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to YYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Calgary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Chicago to Calgary by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Calgary

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Calgary. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

The most flights from CHI to YYC are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Calgary?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Calgary chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Ottawa (YOW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Calgary on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Calgary?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Ottawa (YOW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 320.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Calgary?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Calgary, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Calgary?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 22m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Calgary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Calgary. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Calgary. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with WestJet from Chicago to Calgary by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

NRT - YYC

Delayed for over an hour. Absolutely terrible food. Either chicken or vegetation and the chicken literally had 2 tiny pieces.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

NRT - YYC

Delayed for over an hour. Absolutely terrible food. Either chicken or vegetation and the chicken literally had 2 tiny pieces.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Calgary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Calgary from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Calgary, you will be flying into Calgary. Calgary (YYC) is just 9.3 km from the centre of the city. Calgary is the only Calgary airport and it handles 12 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Calgary from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Calgary?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Calgary can take about 3h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 256. The distance from Chicago to Calgary is about 2223 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Calgary round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Calgary is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 212 on this airline. WestJet is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Calgary one-way?

    C$ 97 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and Delta, with prices starting from C$ 97 and C$ 139, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Calgary?

    Consider Qatar Airways (70%), Air Canada (69%) or United Airlines (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Calgary.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Calgary?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Calgary is generally C$ 235, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 40. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Calgary), you can expect to pay C$ 244 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Calgary that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Calgary flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Calgary?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Calgary.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Calgary?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Calgary by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Calgary?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Calgary (average of C$ 138). Flying from Chicago to Calgary in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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WestJetCheapestC$ 212AverageC$ 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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