Lowest fares from Vancouver to Calgary
Vancouver to Calgary at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada, Flair and WestJet
- Flying time
- About 1h 20m nonstop
- Distance
- 673 km
- Leaving from
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Arriving at
- Calgary International (YYC)
- Time difference
- Calgary is about 1 hour ahead of Vancouver (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 Vancouver 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.
How to fly Vancouver to Calgary for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Air Canada, Flair and WestJet fly this route nonstop. 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. Abbotsford (YXX) has budget domestic flights, and Seattle (SEA) is sometimes cheaper for long-haul trips.
- Getting to the airport in Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- 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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Vancouver to Calgary flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Vancouver to Calgary?
In recent searches, round trips from Vancouver to Calgary started at $158 and one-way fares started at $59. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Vancouver to Calgary?
Yes. Air Canada, Flair and WestJet fly nonstop between Vancouver and Calgary. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Calgary?
A nonstop flight covers about 673 km and takes roughly 1h 20m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 3 to 5 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Calgary?
Air Canada, Flair and WestJet fly nonstop. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver 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 Vancouver and Calgary?
Calgary is about 1 hour ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver 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.