$105+ Cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary (YOW - YYC)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Calgary are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $195 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $105 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $225 |
Good round-trip deal | $333 or less |
Good one-way deal | $174 or less |
Find flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary
Cheapest flights from Ottawa to CalgaryExplore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Sun 1/18
5:40 am-4:40 pm
1 stop13h 00m
Calgary
Sun 1/25
8:15 am-2:22 pm
Nonstop4h 07m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Fri 1/9
10:00 am-3:32 pm
1 stop7h 32m
Calgary
Mon 1/12
9:50 am-6:21 pm
1 stop6h 31m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Tue 1/20
5:40 am-10:21 am
1 stop6h 41m
Calgary
Thu 1/22
12:15 am-12:42 am
1 stop22h 27m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Thu 1/8
10:00 am-3:32 pm
1 stop7h 32m
Calgary
Wed 1/14
7:10 am-6:28 pm
2 stops9h 18m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Thu 1/15
6:55 pm-9:35 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Calgary
Fri 1/30
8:15 am-2:22 pm
Nonstop4h 07m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Tue 1/20
5:40 am-2:00 pm
2 stops10h 20m
Calgary
Fri 1/23
8:15 am-2:22 pm
Nonstop4h 07m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Tue 2/17
5:40 am-10:15 am
1 stop6h 35m
Calgary
Fri 2/27
6:30 am-12:39 am
1 stop16h 09m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Sun 1/18
5:40 am-3:08 pm
2 stops11h 28m
Calgary
Sun 1/25
1:50 pm-6:21 pm
2 stops26h 31m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Thu 4/9
6:55 pm-9:35 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Calgary
Mon 4/13
8:20 am-2:27 pm
Nonstop4h 07m
OttawaCalgary
YOW - YYC
YOWYYC
Ottawa
Sun 1/25
5:45 pm-8:26 pm
Nonstop4h 41m
Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to Calgary
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Calgary flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Calgary flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Calgary flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Calgary flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ottawa-Calgary flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Calgary from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Calgary
How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Calgary may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of $69). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in July is currently the most expensive (average of $181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to YYC?
When flying from Ottawa to Calgary, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Calgary flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Ottawa to Calgary delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Ottawa and Calgary have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Ottawa to Calgary flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ottawa to Calgary flights?
Over the last year, WestJet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Edmonton (YEG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Calgary on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Edmonton (YEG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $224.
What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Calgary?
Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 14m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Calgary
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Calgary. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Calgary. Reviews last updated November 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, Air Transat, and WestJet from Ottawa to Calgary have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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LAS - YYZ
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Mohameed,Nov 2025
LAS - YYZ
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Mohameed,Nov 2025
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Mohameed,Nov 2025
LAS - YYZ
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Mohameed,Nov 2025
LAS - YYZ
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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Calgary. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$119 | Average$351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time50% | |
| Cheapest$121 | Average$290 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time52% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$156 | Average$261 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% |