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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $326. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Calgary.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Calgary.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Calgary.$343 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Calgary.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Calgary.$368 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.

Calgary.$381 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Calgary.$426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Calgary on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.

Calgary.$437 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $437, select.

Calgary.$475 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.

Calgary.$475 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.

Calgary.$479 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.

Calgary.$614 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $614, select.

Calgary.$626 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $626, select.

Calgary.$626 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $626, select.

Calgary.$627 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $627, select.

Calgary.$630 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Calgary on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary

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Cheapest flight found	$276
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airline	Delta
Average flights per week	132

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Calgary: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Ottawa International to Calgary?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Calgary is $276. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary?

4 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa International to Calgary.

Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to Calgary?

Delta, WestJet and KLM fly direct from Ottawa International to Calgary.

How many flights are there a week from Ottawa International to Calgary?

As of July 2026, there are 132 flights per week flying from Ottawa International to Calgary.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Calgary is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport on Saturday, 5 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Calgary?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Calgary but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Calgary?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Calgary is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary with?

Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Calgary.

Travelling from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport.
Calgary is two hours behind Ottawa and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from YOW to YYC start from 06:00 — the first with WestJet. The latest departure is at 20:15 with Air Canada. Overall, you can take your pick of 36 weekly Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your YOW to YYC flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport, so jetting to Calgary (and then seeing more parts of Canada!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
WestJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers YOW to YYC flights is WestJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.58% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Calgary Airport (YYC)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport flight is $170. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $276. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to YYC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YOW to YYC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport.

Handy information about Ottawa International Airport (YOW)

The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
65% of flights that depart Ottawa International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ottawa International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)

If you're landing on a late Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Travel at your own pace with a Calgary Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Calgary and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks ahead.

When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Ottawa International Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you'd like to explore Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to YYC in February. Temperatures average between -22ºC and 3ºC then.

Explore more of Canada

Calgary is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.