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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Calgary (YOW-YYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Calgary that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
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5:45 pm - 8:26 pmYOW-YYC
4h 41mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 12:42 amYYC-YOW
9h 02m1 stop
$184WestJet
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Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 1
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5:40 am - 10:20 amYOW-YYC
6h 40m1 stop
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmYYC-YOW
4h 10mnonstop
$185Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 13
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5:40 am - 10:20 amYOW-YYC
6h 40m1 stop
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmYYC-YOW
4h 10mnonstop
$186Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
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5:45 pm - 8:26 pmYOW-YYC
4h 41mnonstop
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10:50 am - 4:53 pmYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
$187WestJet
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:00 am - 8:49 amYOW-YYC
4h 49mnonstop
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmYYC-YOW
4h 10mnonstop
$189Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:55 pm - 9:35 pmYOW-YYC
4h 40mnonstop
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10:50 am - 4:53 pmYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
$190Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 7
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5:40 am - 10:20 amYOW-YYC
6h 40m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 12:40 amYYC-YOW
4h 00mnonstop
$192WestJet
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Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 1
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6:55 pm - 9:30 pmYOW-YYC
4h 35mnonstop
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmYYC-YOW
4h 10mnonstop
$195Porter Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
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8:40 am - 8:55 pmYOW-YYC
14h 15m2 stops
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmYYC-YOW
4h 10mnonstop
$241Porter Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 18
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9:15 am - 8:50 pmYOW-YYC
13h 35m2 stops
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7:10 am - 8:54 pmYYC-YOW
11h 44m2 stops
$256Porter Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Porter offers free drinks and snacks in economy.
WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag.
Expert advice
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WestJet
Cheapest • from $184 (round-trip)
Porter Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 33% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$184
Overall average: $321
WestJet
Thu 12/11Sun 12/14
YOW - YYC • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$187
Typical prices: $133-$352
WestJet
Tue 11/25Tue 12/2
YOW - YYC • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Calgary flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Calgary to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Calgary?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Calgary clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Calgary on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Ottawa, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Calgary, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Calgary is January, where tickets cost $156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $321 and $277 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Calgary?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $395, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Calgary, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Calgary, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Calgary

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing comfort on narrowbody aircraft.


WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag, seat selection, and free changes or cancellations.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Porter Airlines

Porter offers free drinks and snacks, enhancing the economy experience with Canadian wines and craft beers.


PorterReserve provides priority boarding and extra legroom, ideal for a more comfortable and efficient journey.

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Stefanie Waldek

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.

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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$101
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Ottawa to Calgary

When to book flights from Ottawa to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Calgary based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Calgary

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Calgary was $101 for a one-way ticket and $184 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Calgary?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Ottawa to Calgary. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Calgary?

    On your way to Calgary, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing at Calgary.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Calgary flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Calgary?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Calgary flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Calgary.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Calgary?

    There are nonstop flights from Ottawa to Calgary on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Calgary, Porter Airlines or Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Calgary are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of $286 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $341 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Calgary.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Calgary?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Calgary from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Calgary with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and YYC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Calgary from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Calgary

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $315 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Calgary?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Ottawa to Calgary.
Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Calgary Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Calgary

Monday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, WestJet, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Calgary to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, WestJet, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Ottawa to Calgary

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Calgary. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 384 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.6Food
7.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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I like it, but the food isn't good. They need to offer more simple things. This bowls that have so many things your don't know what your are eating. The milenials like it, no the rest. And last but not least, they allowed somebody have a huge dog, vey agressive and fidgety in the flight. That's horrible. No animals should be allowed inside the airplane, what about allergies, etc

8.0 ExcellentPilar, Oct 2025FLL - YOW
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I like it, but the food isn't good. They need to offer more simple things. This bowls that have so many things your don't know what your are eating. The milenials like it, no the rest. And last but not least, they allowed somebody have a huge dog, vey agressive and fidgety in the flight. That's horrible. No animals should be allowed inside the airplane, what about allergies, etc

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

The flight was half empty yet they charged me $50 for a basic carry on! I saw how passengers of different colors were treated differently.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

Our flight was delayed by a bit. I appreciated that we were kept informed on why periodically. Boarding was fine. I overheard one flight attendant sounding very rude to a passenger who was not paying attention to the safety demonstration. The snacks were minimal as it was a short flight. There was no entertainment. Overall the flight was good back to LGA.

There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

Three hours on the tarmac with almost zero communication from the cockpit. Not when offered a water in the interim. In my 67 years of flying all over the world the worst experience ever. The plane was half empty, however had to pay for seats to sit next to my girlfriend. Extra to take a carry on. I would never fly Porter again even for free.

It was very good but no tv but the experience was great

Thank you for making my first experience very enjoyable. You made it all very pleasant

Great flight great seats will absolutely fly with you again

Porter airlines was good. I didn't have the best experience when booking through airfare assist however, as I got no final confirmation from them that the flight was booked until I called them. Even then, the confirmation code they gave me was incorrect and couldn't be used for check in. On a positive note airfare assist was actually picked up the phone relatively quickly when calling

The flight crew were very good, polite, and professional. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience left much to be desired. The food was extremely bland—almost tasteless. We chose the non vegetarian .The lasagna was just plain pasta with a tiny garnish and no seasoning. It felt like eating starch only, The bigger issue was with luggage and space. We boarded with three tickets, and while the seats in front of us were nearly empty, all the overhead compartments had already been filled by passengers boarding to the back. This left us and many others with no overhead storage for our carry-ons. Our bags couldn’t fit well under the seats either, which meant we lost the little legroom we had. The result was a horrible, cramped experience—sore knees, no space to stretch, and no way to rest or sleep comfortably. According to the crew this was a rather normal thing. It is obviously normal that people board with handbag and carry on but they should be only allowed to use their overhead compartment and under their seat not the way it is managed that all the spaces in the front of the plane being occupied by the people sitting way back in the plane.

Nice complete meal included and great services. Plus the plane was very clean.

Everything was horrible. On the day of my departure, I was denied check-in and boarding because my reservation only showed one of my last names, while my passport contains both. This minor discrepancy could have been easily corrected, but I was informed that no adjustment could be made. As a result, I lost not only my outbound flight but also my return flight and had to purchase a new ticket at a significantly higher cost.

This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had. Basically, I lost my round-trip tickets because one of my last names was missing, and you didn’t allow me to correct it. I had to purchase a full ticket again. Once I get home, I will start legal proceedings against you.

The crew were polite and courteous. The Pilot did an excellent landing. It was very smooth and gentle. My only regret is that I was charged twice for my luggage . The attendant gave me no receipt . I didn't realize until I was about to board. How can this be resolved? Thank you.

Very smooth flights Toronto to Rome and return. Crews were great, food was fine but very narrow seats and limited leg room. Aisle seats on our return helped with a bit more space.

Again, flight was late. It’s expected of this airline now i guess.

Delayed 8 hours, This is the 2nd time in a month that my flight was not on time.

The snacks could have been better, and maybe some warm drinks instead of just water cause it was very very cold.

Our first flight from LAX to Winnipeg was changed but you never informed us at all. It went from a nonstop flight to a stay at Calgary. This impacted our trip negatively as we arrived much later than we planned to. Our returning flight was horrible. The flight was delayed 6 hours!! And we were NOT going to wait that long. The only way we got on our original flight was running there. However all of our suitcases were now coming on the delayed flight. It was the worst experience we ever had flying. I want my money back.

Please make more option. And be more precise on the type of food you giving. Diner and breakfast can be different

Delays and missed connections were very hard the crew were wonderful but 1 1/2 hours late from Abbotsford to a 4 hour wait in Calgary was too much. I am 79 years old and I didn’t get to my destination until after 1 in the morning. They could have offered a seat in the lounge or a meal. I was very disappointed in the treatment

No dogs! Can we have no dogs in the cabin? Why was there a yappy little dog behind me? Lucky I had ear plugs. Sorry for others without

Good value, minor delay due to waiting for inbound plane but they gave accurate information about wait time. Able to switch to a seat by my husband thanks to a kind flight attendant

Arrival at Comox from, London,ON 6 hours later... No bueano

Poorly staffed check-in in Victoria. Unhappy WestJet person on counter. Then our flight was delayed by 2 hours, which meant our luggage failed to make the flight to LHR. Overall poor communications to passengers. Fortunately the flight from YYC to LHR was good and on time.

Very nice staff members are very nice and friendly helpful

Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

The internet connection was perfect, and the updated entertainment systems that allow me to connect my Bluetooth earbuds was excellent

It was good to receive a card for my birthday

Due to the strike by AC flight attendants, my flight was cancelled. Very disappointing! A refund is being processed. This was not a Kayak issue. I will be sure to come back to Kayak in the future.

It would have been better if it wasn’t cancelled

Flying in the Dreamliner is always comfortable. Though the food options for Air Canada aren't great.

Staff was very courteous and kept things organized. We will definitely use Air Canada for further travel

Great flights. 90 minute departure delay for maintenance issues, not a great start but, afer that very good. Didn't pay extra for seats and lucked into a window and an aisle seat. Price was excellent at the super low economy level.

No TV's. Seats are super uncomfortable. Crew was great!

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