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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary from C$ 133

YOW — YYC
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Calgary are usually found in January or November, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary

Fri 2/102:00 p.m. -
1 stop9h 15m
Sun 4/107:05 a.m. -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 5/9C$ 249
Sun 25/106:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Mon 2/117:00 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 3/9C$ 250
Sun 25/106:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sat 31/107:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 4/9C$ 252
Tue 27/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 50m
Mon 2/117:00 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 3/9C$ 253
Wed 11/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 50m
Wed 18/117:00 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 3/9C$ 254
Sat 3/102:00 p.m. -
1 stop9h 15m
Mon 5/104:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 5/9C$ 256
Fri 23/106:15 p.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Wed 28/107:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 3/9C$ 257
Mon 12/106:15 p.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Fri 16/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 2/9C$ 258
Thu 8/106:15 p.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Sat 10/1011:45 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 2/9C$ 260
Wed 30/92:00 p.m. -
1 stop9h 10m
Tue 6/108:00 a.m. -
2 stops10h 00m
Deal found 4/9C$ 261
Thu 8/1012:25 p.m. -
2 stops9h 15m
Wed 14/1011:45 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 2/9C$ 263
Sun 4/106:15 p.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Sun 11/1012:25 p.m. -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 3/9C$ 264

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary

Round-trip from

C$ 249

One-way from

C$ 133

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 405

Good round-trip deal

C$ 345 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 198 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 2/10-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Calgary
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 1/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Calgary
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OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 1/12

6:55 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 133
Quickest round-trip

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 31/10

6:10 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 134

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

12:25 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 135

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Thu 15/10

12:25 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 137

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 7/10

8:45 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops15h 45m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 177

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 17/10

7:00 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

3 stops15h 35m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 177

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

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

2 stops13h 50m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 178

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 13/11

6:55 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 181

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sun 11/10

8:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops15h 15m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 192

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Thu 29/10

6:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops18h 25m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 220

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 47 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$ 361). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 567). 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?

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 28% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Calgary flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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$ 321 and C$ 531 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 249 on Porter Airlines (2 Oct-4 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Calgary

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
458 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
577 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,447 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,600 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11 daily flights to Calgary from 4 different airlines. 4h 30m 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, 2,724 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Calgary.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Porter Airlines can get you from Ottawa to Calgary in just under 9h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Ottawa and Calgary is about 2876 km.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 167, 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$ 142 on Porter Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from C$ 143 and WestJet from C$ 143 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 Delta (92%), Qantas Airways (92%) or Air France (88%) 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$ 129. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Calgary) can be booked for C$ 184 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,962 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$ 361). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 567). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 167AverageC$ 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 220AverageC$ 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 255AverageC$ 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 257AverageC$ 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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