Travelling from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC) leaving from either of these.
Take a direct flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 28 minutes.
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 552 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with WestJet at 22:15. Opt for the first YVR to YYC departure with WestJet at 05:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to YYC. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC) can be booked from here.
Top carriers that have direct flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport out of YVR include:
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Planning to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can reserve a direct flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC) out of this popular hub.
There are plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Vancouver to YYC. Compare your options below to find out which carrier works best with your holiday plans departing from CXH:
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Vancouver to YYC? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Calgary. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
ج.م. 876 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 3,259. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Score cheap tickets from Vancouver to YYC by booking 7 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Vancouver to YYC.
Customise your journey by applying filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Calgary in May when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Calgary. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Vancouver to YYC during then and you can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
More about Calgary
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Calgary International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Calgary itinerary.
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