Question 1

What days are direct flights available from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

You can find direct flights on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Montreal to Calgary on average per day?

Accepted Answer

11 flight departures from Montreal to Calgary per day on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 36% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 64% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Montreal to Calgary will take you 4h 45m. Montreal and Calgary are separated by a distance of 3021 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Montreal to Calgary round-trip from C$ 138. Flair Airlines is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Montreal to Calgary are Air Canada, Flair Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 70. While the most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Calgary) can be booked for C$ 138 on average our data indicates C$ 262 when flying from Montreal to Calgary.

Question 7

What are the most reliable airlines from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Consider Brussels Airlines (53%), Air Canada (47%) or Turkish Airlines (46%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Montreal to Calgary.

Question 8

Can I find flights from Montreal to Calgary for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Montreal to Calgary for under C$ 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Flair Airlines for just C$ 138, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 167.

Question 9

Are there direct flights from Montreal to Calgary for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Montreal to Calgary under C$ 200. A good price for a direct flight from Montreal to Calgary is less than C$ 167.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Montreal to Calgary for under C$ 300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Montreal to Calgary within the next 7 days for less than C$ 300.

Question 11

Which airlines flying from Montreal to Calgary have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Montreal to Calgary have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and Air Transat are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Flair Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Calgary. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Montreal to Calgary from C$ 608 1-2 weeks out and tickets from C$ 743 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Calgary. Flights to Calgary from Montreal in October are about C$ 442 on average during October, but can be found for as low as C$ 189.

Question 15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Calgary (YMQ - YYC)?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Montreal to Calgary in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Located just 9.3 km from the city centre, Calgary is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Calgary from Montreal. Booking flights from Montreal to Calgary (YYC) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Montreal from 7 different airlines.

Question 17

Accepted Answer

Flair Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Montreal to Calgary. Flights on this route from Flair Airlines typically cost C$ 195.39 RT, a price that is 70% more expensive than the average Montreal to Calgary flight. The cheapest flight found was C$ 107 RT. When travelling from Montreal to Calgary on Flair Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Calgary Airport. When flying from Montreal to Calgary, Flair Airlines flights are 27% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 18

Accepted Answer

If you’re travelling from Montreal to Calgary, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is Air Canada. Flights from Air Canada travelling this route typically cost C$ 337.49 RT. This price is typically 112% cheaper than other airlines that offer Montreal to Calgary flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was C$ 136. When travelling from Montreal to Calgary on Air Canada, the most popular airport to depart from is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Calgary Airport. When flying from Montreal to Calgary, Air Canada flights are 20% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 19

What airports serve Montreal to Calgary flights?

Accepted Answer

When you are going to fly from Montreal to Calgary, you’ll be boarding your plane at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and flying over to Calgary International Airport. You’ll find there are a couple of large airlines that fly this route. There are a decent amount of flights from Montreal to Calgary, about 27 per week.

Calgary International Airport is located 11 miles from the downtown area of Calgary. The airport’s physical footprint is 8.25 square miles. It services over 17 million passengers per year, making it the busiest airport in the province of Alberta and the fourth busiest in all of Canada. There are four runways and two terminals that support five concourses at the Calgary airport.

Question 20

Which airlines fly directly from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

There are some direct flights from Montreal to the airport in Calgary. They’re offered by Air Canada and WestJet. The flight time is around 4h 45m. This route covers a distance of 1,867 miles. You can also find direct flights with Air Transat, a budget airline operating between Montreal and Calgary.

Question 21

What are the stopover options between Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

If you want to break up the flight some with a stopover, there are a few one-stop flights offered by Air Canada, as well as a few by WestJet. The stopover is in Toronto at Pearson International Airport. The stopover times vary from just under an hour to a little over three hours. You might have a total travel time of up around 8h 38m. You should be aware that a few of the flights take off in the evening and don’t arrive in Calgary until after midnight so it will be the next day.

Question 22

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Montreal to Calgary?

Accepted Answer

You do not need a passport or visa to fly out of Montreal and go to Calgary. The flight is domestic. You may use your passport as your valid form of identification if you would like, but you don’t have to have it.

Popular in	February	High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
Round-trip from	C$ 328	From Montreal (YMQ) to Calgary
One-way from	C$ 122	One-way flight from Montreal (YMQ) to Calgary

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	CheapestC$ 15	AverageC$ 28	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Flair Airlines	CheapestC$ 112	AverageC$ 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Flair Airlines flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 143	AverageC$ 261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	COVID-19 safety	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	CheapestC$ 151	AverageC$ 284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time52%	COVID-19 safety	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 182	AverageC$ 452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air Canada flights
Air Transat	CheapestC$ 218	AverageC$ 457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air Transat flights

0%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
36%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
28%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
36%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	4daily flights
Monday	5daily flights
Tuesday	4daily flights
Wednesday	8daily flights
Thursday	4daily flights
Friday	3daily flights
Saturday	3daily flights

Cheap flights from Montreal to Calgary

The best prices from Montreal to Calgary are usually found in October or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Montreal (YMQ) to Calgary (YYC)

All the information you need to plan the best YMQ to YYC flight in 2023: compare Montreal to Calgary flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Calgary.

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