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$85+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Calgary (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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — YYC
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Sun 8/24
Sun 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 August 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$182
(United)

One-way from

$85
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 19, 2025.

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Sat 10/412:35 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/41:10 amYYC - IAD
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/212:45 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/313:30 pmYYC - IAD
1 stop11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:10 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop15h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/173:49 pmYYC - IAD
1 stop11h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$193
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:45 pmIAD - YYC
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/103:49 pmYYC - IAD
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$197
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/274:35 pmDCA - YYC
1 stop8h 41mAir Canada
Tue 9/3011:55 pmYYC - DCA
2 stops13h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:50 pmIAD - YYC
2 stops21h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/273:30 pmYYC - IAD
1 stop11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:10 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop15h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/156:15 amYYC - IAD
2 stops16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$203
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:10 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1512:20 amYYC - IAD
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$209
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/44:35 pmDCA - YYC
1 stop8h 41mAir Canada
Tue 10/141:10 amYYC - DCA
1 stop7h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$217
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2112:00 pmDCA - YYC
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/241:10 amYYC - DCA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$222
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/294:35 pmDCA - YYC
1 stop8h 41mAir Canada
Sat 10/1112:20 amYYC - DCA
1 stop6h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$224
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:35 amIAD - YYC
1 stop8h 15mAir Canada
Mon 10/61:10 amYYC - IAD
1 stop6h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 8/17$224

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 August 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

12:35 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Calgary

Sat 10/4

1:10 am-9:38 am

1 stop6h 28m

$182

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop15h 28m

Calgary

Mon 10/27

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/20

10:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop15h 28m

Calgary

Thu 10/30

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

8:25 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Calgary

Wed 11/12

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop15h 28m

Calgary

Tue 10/28

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/20

10:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop15h 28m

Calgary

Fri 10/31

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:05 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Calgary

Wed 10/29

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

10:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop15h 28m

Calgary

Tue 10/28

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

2:45 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Calgary

Wed 10/29

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

10:05 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Calgary

Fri 10/31

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$183

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Calgary trip
Airports
IAD

Check-in at IAD can be crowded in the afternoon and evening. Arrive early to navigate the busy area smoothly.

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YYC

For a quick ride to downtown Calgary, use Route 300 rapid transit bus from YYC. Tickets are available at bus stops or 7-Eleven.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Calgary from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 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 Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary (average of $300). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 WAS to YYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 August 19, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Calgary in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 73% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Calgary. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Calgary. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 19, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to YYC are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Calgary on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Montreal (YUL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $305.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 54m.

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 August 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Calgary to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,922 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,032 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,997 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Calgary from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary, you will be flying into Calgary. Calgary (YYC) is just 5.8 mi from the center of the city. Calgary is the only Calgary airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 5 airlines have flights to Calgary from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    For as low as $198, United Airlines can have you in Calgary from Washington, D.C. in 8h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1968 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Calgary is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $100 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Air Canada, starting at $142 and $144 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary are Air Canada ($85), American Airlines ($90), and United Airlines ($90).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Calgary is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Calgary. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Calgary or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Calgary.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Calgary on time: Air Canada (78%), United Airlines (78%), Delta (25%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $74. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Calgary) can be booked for $183 on average our data indicates $367 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary (average of $300). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$144Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$148Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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