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$112+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YYC
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Sat 6/20
Sat 6/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary
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 May 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 7/78:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Wed 7/2211:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$213
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 8/118:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Mon 8/1711:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/18$214
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 6/1312:25 pm
YOW
-
YYC
1 stop7h 45m
WestJet
Sat 6/2011:25 am
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/16$216
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Fri 8/78:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Fri 8/1411:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/16$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 7/178:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Fri 7/3111:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/18$219
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Wed 7/18:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Wed 7/811:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/16$220
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/98:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Mon 7/1311:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$221
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/261:20 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Tue 7/711:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/19$222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/114:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Fri 7/1711:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$224
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 8/306:00 am
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Sat 9/511:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/18$225
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:15 pm
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Fri 7/2411:45 pm
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$226

Find 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 May 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$112
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$319

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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One-way flight from Ottawa to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Calgary.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ottawa to Calgary.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Calgary that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Calgary that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 8/28

2:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Wed 9/2

7:05 am-7:47 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$298

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

8:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Calgary

Thu 7/16

11:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop6h 10m

$306
Quickest round-trip

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

4:00 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Calgary

Thu 7/23

11:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop6h 10m

$306

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 7/15

2:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Thu 7/16

11:55 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$327

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 7/17

2:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Fri 7/24

7:05 am-7:47 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$329

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 7/15

2:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Sat 7/18

7:05 am-7:47 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$329

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

8:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Calgary

Mon 7/20

11:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop6h 10m

$337

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

8:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Calgary

Sat 7/18

7:05 am-7:47 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$337

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

8:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Calgary

Fri 7/24

7:05 am-7:47 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$337

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Thu 8/20

8:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Calgary

Sun 8/23

11:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop6h 10m

$338

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Calgary flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Calgary flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 83 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of $257). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in December is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Calgary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 21, 2026.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Calgary. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Calgary flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Calgary?

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 May 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,341 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,068 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Calgary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

    To fly from Ottawa to Calgary, you need to book a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC). Nonstop flights to Calgary from Ottawa take 4h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Ottawa to Calgary offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Calgary flight route?

    Flights from Ottawa to Calgary have been viewed 62 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Porter Airlines can get you from Ottawa to Calgary in just under 9h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1787 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary round-trip?

    Air Canada, at $152, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Calgary.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Porter Airlines and WestJet. Users have found that Air Canada is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Calgary one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Calgary are WestJet ($109), Porter Airlines ($119), and Air Canada ($162).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Before booking your flight to Calgary from Ottawa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Porter Airlines (88%), Air Transat (88%), WestJet( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $110. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Calgary) can be booked for $233 on average, our data indicates $278 when flying from Ottawa to Calgary.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Calgary that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Calgary flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Calgary.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary (average of $257). Flying from Ottawa to Calgary in December is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary

Discover the top 3 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$152Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$178Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
WestJetCheapest$188Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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