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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:32 am
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 11:27 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Calgary to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Calgary to Ottawa takes 4h 02m, covering 1,787 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Ottawa range from $248 to $433, with an average of $323 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $323 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $261 round-trip via Winnipeg (YWG), compared to $324 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Ottawa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Calgary to Ottawa flights:

• WestJet
• Air Canada

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Calgary to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Calgary to Ottawa usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Ottawa route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

One-stop flights from Calgary to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Calgary to Ottawa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $346, a difference of $30.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Calgary and Ottawa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Edmonton (YEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 44m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 11h 42m via Winnipeg (YWG).

Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Nepean Sportsplex and Major's Hill Park. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Calgary to Ottawa flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.