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YOW — YYC
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
Round-trip
1 adult
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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 7 August 2026.
Tue 8/98:40 a.m. -
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Sat 12/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 314
Fri 4/94:15 p.m. -
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1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 4/8C$ 315
Tue 1/92:00 p.m. -
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Sat 26/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 317
Sat 5/92:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 318
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Deal found 4/8C$ 319
Sat 5/92:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 321
Fri 4/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 5/8C$ 322
Mon 31/84:15 p.m. -
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Deal found 5/8C$ 324
Wed 2/98:15 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 325
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Deal found 3/8C$ 326
Fri 9/108:15 p.m. -
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Sun 11/107:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 328
Tue 1/912:25 p.m. -
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Sun 6/96:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 6/8C$ 329
Best flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 August 2026.
Sun 13/92:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 335
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Deal found 4/8C$ 335
Tue 1/98:55 a.m. -
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Sat 26/97:05 a.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 376
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Deal found 3/8C$ 376
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Sun 13/97:05 a.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 376
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Sat 24/108:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 6/8C$ 388
Thu 22/102:00 p.m. -
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Sun 25/107:05 a.m. -
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Deal found 5/8C$ 390
Fri 4/92:00 p.m. -
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Mon 7/97:05 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 394
Fri 4/92:00 p.m. -
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Tue 8/97:45 a.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 399
Wed 14/108:40 a.m. -
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Deal found 7/8C$ 404
Thu 3/912:50 p.m. -
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Mon 7/97:05 a.m. -
2 stops10h 42m
Deal found 2/8C$ 405
Direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Explore direct flight options from Ottawa to Calgary based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 August 2026.
Wed 2/91:20 p.m. -
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Wed 9/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 5/8C$ 314
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Deal found 4/8C$ 317
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Deal found 7/8C$ 318
Tue 1/98:35 a.m. -
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Sat 26/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 319
Sat 5/92:00 p.m. -
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Wed 9/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 321
Sun 6/98:35 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 322
Mon 31/84:15 p.m. -
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Wed 9/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 5/8C$ 324
Fri 9/108:15 p.m. -
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Tue 13/107:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 325
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Mon 21/912:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 326
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Deal found 4/8C$ 328
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Deal found 6/8C$ 329
Last-minute flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Discover last-minute flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary. Data last updated 7 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 31/84:15 p.m. -
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Wed 9/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 5/8C$ 324
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Sat 26/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 317
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Sun 6/96:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 6/8C$ 329
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Deal found 2/8C$ 325
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Deal found 4/8C$ 315
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Deal found 5/8C$ 322
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Deal found 2/8C$ 318
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Deal found 4/8C$ 319
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Deal found 2/8C$ 321
Sat 5/92:00 p.m. -
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Sun 13/97:05 a.m. -
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Deal found 2/8C$ 328
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Fri 18/911:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 326
Tue 8/98:40 a.m. -
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Sat 12/911:45 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 4/8C$ 314
One-way flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Calgary. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 August 2026.
Mon 31/84:15 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 7/8C$ 167
Sun 30/84:15 p.m. -
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Deal found 7/8C$ 170
Sat 26/92:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 4/8C$ 171
Tue 1/97:20 a.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 172
Sun 6/92:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 174
Tue 1/92:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/8C$ 175
Sat 5/91:20 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 179
Fri 28/88:15 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/8C$ 181
Sat 29/86:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 7/8C$ 184
Find 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 7 August 2026.
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 7 August 2026.
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YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Sun 13/9
2:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
1 stop9h 10m
Calgary
Mon 21/9
7:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
1 stop5h 50m
C$ 335
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Sat 19/9
2:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
1 stop9h 10m
Calgary
Wed 23/9
7:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
1 stop5h 50m
C$ 335
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Tue 1/9
8:55 a.m.-9:16 p.m.
2 stops14h 21m
Calgary
Sat 26/9
7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.
2 stops10h 42m
C$ 376
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Fri 18/9
2:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
1 stop9h 10m
Calgary
Mon 21/9
7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.
2 stops10h 42m
C$ 376
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Sun 6/9
12:50 p.m.-12:11 a.m.
2 stops13h 21m
Calgary
Sun 13/9
7:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
1 stop5h 50m
C$ 376
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Tue 20/10
8:40 a.m.-10:48 p.m.
2 stops16h 08m
Calgary
Sat 24/10
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
2 stops10h 00m
C$ 388
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Thu 22/10
2:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
1 stop9h 20m
Calgary
Sun 25/10
7:05 a.m.-5:58 p.m.
2 stops8h 53m
C$ 390
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Fri 4/9
2:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
1 stop9h 10m
Calgary
Mon 7/9
7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.
2 stops10h 42m
C$ 394
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Fri 4/9
2:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
1 stop9h 10m
Calgary
Tue 8/9
7:45 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
2 stops10h 15m
C$ 399
OttawaCalgary
YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Wed 14/10
8:40 a.m.-10:48 p.m.
2 stops16h 08m
Calgary
Sun 18/10
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
2 stops10h 00m
C$ 404
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
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 36 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of C$ 367). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 575). 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 7 August 2026.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.
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 1 August 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Calgary flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Calgary?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Calgary flights typically cost between C$ 336 and C$ 608 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 314 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sep-12 Sep).
Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Calgary
Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa 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 7 August 2026.
The most flights from YOW to YYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Ottawa to Calgary delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Ottawa and Calgary have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Ottawa to Calgary flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ottawa to Calgary flights?
Over the past year, WestJet has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Calgary chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Calgary on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Winnipeg (YWG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 404.
What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Calgary?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Calgary, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Edmonton (YEG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 29m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Edmonton (YEG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 34m.
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 7 August 2026.
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.
Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
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 8 daily flights to Calgary from 4 different airlines. 4h 26m 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, 3,209 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Calgary.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary round-trip?
Air Canada, at C$ 170, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Calgary.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Transat and Porter Airlines. Air Canada is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Calgary one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 145 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Porter Airlines from C$ 151 and WestJet from C$ 152 one-way.
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 Air France (96%), Delta (95%) or Qantas Airways (95%) 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$ 168. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Calgary) can be booked for C$ 249 on average, our data indicates C$ 2,530 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 Edmonton most often. Winnipeg follows Edmonton in terms of the most common layover location on Ottawa to Calgary flights.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Ottawa to Calgary flights?
Flights departing from Ottawa and landing in Calgary layover in Toronto 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of C$ 367). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 575). 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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