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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary from C$ 142

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YYC
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Calgary are usually found in January or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 276

One-way from

C$ 142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 258

Good round-trip deal

C$ 389 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 279 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/12-15/12
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 49m total
  • Ottawa to Calgary
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  • WestJet
  • 9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 49m total
  • Ottawa to Calgary
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Tue 9/126:00 a.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 49mWestJet
Sun 14/126:40 p.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 00mWestJet
Deal found 4/11C$ 276
Mon 8/125:45 p.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 41mWestJet
Sun 14/126:40 p.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 00mWestJet
Deal found 4/11C$ 281
Mon 1/126:55 p.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 40mPorter Airlines
Fri 5/128:20 a.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 284
Fri 5/126:55 p.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 40mPorter Airlines
Sun 7/128:20 a.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 286
Tue 2/125:45 p.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/128:20 a.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 291
Fri 5/126:55 p.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1210:50 a.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 293
Fri 28/116:55 p.m.YOW - YYC
1 stop6h 27mPorter Airlines
Fri 5/128:20 a.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 295
Mon 1/126:55 p.m.YOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:40 p.m.YYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Calgary that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Calgary that are best for you.

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OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 16/1

5:45 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

Nonstop4h 41m

Calgary

Fri 23/1

9:50 a.m.-6:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 31m

C$ 292

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 6/12

6:45 a.m.-11:42 a.m.

1 stop6h 57m

Calgary

Thu 11/12

6:40 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

C$ 305

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

5:45 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

Nonstop4h 41m

Calgary

Fri 12/12

6:40 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

C$ 322

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

6:55 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Calgary

Mon 8/12

8:20 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

C$ 340

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 6/12

12:10 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops10h 45m

Calgary

Tue 9/12

7:00 a.m.-4:51 p.m.

1 stop7h 51m

C$ 344

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 13/12

6:55 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Calgary

Mon 15/12

7:10 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 350

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 13/12

6:55 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Calgary

Sun 14/12

7:10 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 350

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

6:55 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Calgary

Wed 10/12

7:10 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 350

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Thu 11/12

6:55 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Calgary

Fri 12/12

7:10 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 350

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 10/12

6:55 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Calgary

Fri 12/12

7:10 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 350

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Calgary may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of C$ 97). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 255). 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 YOW to YYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 6 November 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Calgary, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Calgary. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Calgary flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 6 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andWestJet from Ottawa to Calgary. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
387 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
387 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
387 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
470 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
387 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,155 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
387 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,416 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
387 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Calgary is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Calgary from Ottawa. Booking flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily flights to Calgary from 4 different airlines. 4h 25m is how long a flight from Ottawa to Calgary will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Calgary flight route?

    Within the past month, 8,754 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Calgary.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

    WestJet and Porter Airlines can get you from Ottawa to Calgary in just under 4h 40m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Ottawa and Calgary is about 2876 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary round-trip?

    Air Canada, at C$ 115, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Calgary.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Air Canada is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Ottawa to Calgary consider choosing Porter Airlines (98%), KLM (97%) or Air Transat (97%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 147. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Calgary) can be booked for C$ 284 on average, our data indicates C$ 465 when flying from Ottawa to Calgary.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Ottawa to Calgary flights have a layover in Toronto most often. Edmonton follows Toronto in terms of the most common layover location on Ottawa to Calgary flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Toronto?

    Union Station, CN Tower, and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada are currently the most popular points of interest in Toronto at the moment. Union Station, CN Tower, and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada can be accessed by travelling approximately 19.5 km, 19.1 km, and 19.2 km, respectively from Toronto Pearson Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Toronto Pearson Intl for about C$ 47 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Edmonton?

    Edmonton travelers tend to visit Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Sir Winston Churchill Square, and Citadel Theatre more than any other notable places. Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Sir Winston Churchill Square and Citadel Theatre are located about 24.1 km, 27.0 km, and 26.9 km, respectively from Edmonton if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Edmonton for about C$ 64 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Ottawa to Calgary flights?

    Flights departing from Ottawa and landing in Calgary layover in Winnipeg least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Calgary?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of C$ 97). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 255). 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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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 115AverageC$ 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 160AverageC$ 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 172AverageC$ 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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