Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MEL to YYC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and YYC include:
San Francisco International Airport
Narita International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Right now, $980 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,570. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to YYC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to YYC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near YYC:
Grab a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its popular sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.