Lowest fares from Ottawa to Calgary
Ottawa to Calgary at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada, Porter and WestJet
- Flying time
- About 4h 25m nonstop
- Distance
- 2,875 km
- Leaving from
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
- Arriving at
- Calgary International (YYC)
- Time difference
- Calgary is about 1 hour behind Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- Early July (Stampede) is the priciest time to visit; autumn and winter outside the holidays are usually cheaper.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Ottawa to Calgary
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Ottawa to Calgary fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Ottawa to Calgary every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $157 one way, on Oct 15, 2026 (for travel in October 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $195 to $275: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $275 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $213 over 27 days); priciest: March 2027 (median $277)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Porter Airlines Canada, Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (26 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Ottawa to Calgary for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) is about two hours' drive away and is often much cheaper for international trips.
- Getting to the airport in Ottawa: OC Transpo buses connect the airport to the O-Train and downtown.
- Arriving in Calgary: Calgary Transit's Route 300 bus links the airport with downtown for the price of a transit fare.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Ottawa to Calgary flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
In recent searches, round trips from Ottawa to Calgary started at $642 and one-way fares started at $275. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Ottawa and Calgary: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
A nonstop flight covers about 2,875 km and takes roughly 4h 25m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 6 to 8 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
Nonstop: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
Early July (Stampede) is the priciest time to visit; autumn and winter outside the holidays are usually cheaper. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Calgary?
Calgary is served by Calgary International (YYC).
What's the time difference between Ottawa and Calgary?
Calgary is about 1 hour behind Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Ottawa to Calgary fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $195 and $275 and the lowest we saw was $157. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: Early July (Stampede) is the priciest time to visit; autumn and winter outside the holidays are usually cheaper.