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Cheapest round-trip
$242
Typical prices: $345-$551
WestJet
Mon 10/1Tue 10/2
DTW - YYC • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$102
Typical prices: $149-$302
WestJet
Mon 10/1
DTW - YYC • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with WestJet. Average duration is 4h 05m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $247 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Calgary (DTW-YYC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Calgary

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2
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6:10 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
4h 05mnonstop
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11:00 am - 4:40 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 40mnonstop
$242WestJet
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
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6:10 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
4h 05mnonstop
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11:00 am - 4:40 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 40mnonstop
$245WestJet
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:10 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
4h 05mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 5:40 amYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$260Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:00 pm - 8:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
4h 05mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 5:40 amYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$261Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:20 pm - 11:06 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
6h 46m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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8:30 am - 5:41 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 11m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$270Air Canada
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
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2:00 pm - 9:27 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
9h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:50 am - 2:12 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 22m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$290Air Canada
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
4:24 pm - 8:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
6h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:35 am - 7:15 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
$294Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
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4:24 pm - 8:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
6h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:35 am - 6:37 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 02m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$294Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2
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7:40 pm - 12:19 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
18h 39m1 stop San Francisco
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6:00 am - 10:39 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$294United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2
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5:30 am - 11:28 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
7h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 10:39 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$294United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary start at $242. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $345 to $551. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $242 on WestJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary at $289 round-trip.
  • December ($627) and March ($553) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Calgary

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis

Expert on YYC

Kaitlyn is a guidebook author and travel writer splitting her time between Atlantic Canada and Istanbul, Türkiye. She has visited over fifty countries and all seven continents, so she is very familiar with many hotels, airports and airlines around the globe. But her favorite type of vacation is sunbathing by the sea with a good book in hand.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

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.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$102
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 44% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary

When to book flights from Detroit to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Calgary based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights:

    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    Only WestJet operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Calgary.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Calgary (YYC).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights?

    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
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $247 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $422 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary most commonly connect through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $101. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Calgary?

    Some of the most popular sights in Calgary are Scotiabank Saddledome, Stampede Park and Central Memorial Park. These are among the most viewed places in Calgary on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 10:05 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 10:15 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 05m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $435. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary takes 4h 05m, covering 1,563 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $242 to $1,506. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 7h 24m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 7h 48m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Calgary?

    Calgary is 2 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Calgary Airport (YYC)?

    Calgary Airport (YYC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Avis
    • Thrifty
    • Budget
    • Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary range from $345 to $551, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $377 - about $101 less than Saturday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary trip for October. Fares historically average $289 round-trip in that month - typically $338 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $247 round-trip on this route - about $175 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Calgary Airport.
    - Comfort Inn & Suites Calgary Airport - North
    - Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
    - Hotel 11, Mod A Sonesta Collection

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Calgary?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Calgary

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

WestJet

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Saturday

WestJet

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Sunday

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