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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Calgary

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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary

Sat, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 29
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5:55 am - 1:40 pmYOW-YYC
9h 45m2 stops
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7:00 am - 4:20 pmYYC-YOW
7h 20m1 stop
$182WestJet
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 24
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12:20 pm - 7:45 pmYOW-YYC
9h 25m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 5:25 amYYC-YOW
7h 10m1 stop
$183WestJet
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Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 27
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5:55 am - 1:40 pmYOW-YYC
9h 45m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 5:25 amYYC-YOW
5h 55m1 stop
$186WestJet
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
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5:15 pm - 9:41 pmYOW-YYC
6h 26m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 12:22 amYYC-YOW
9h 22m2 stops
$187WestJet
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Sun, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 29
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6:10 am - 10:32 amYOW-YYC
6h 22m1 stop
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11:30 am - 12:22 amYYC-YOW
10h 52m2 stops
$188WestJet
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
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12:20 pm - 4:25 pmYOW-YYC
6h 05m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 12:22 amYYC-YOW
9h 22m2 stops
$189WestJet
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Fri, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 28
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12:20 pm - 4:25 pmYOW-YYC
6h 05m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 12:22 amYYC-YOW
9h 22m2 stops
$190WestJet
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Sat, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 29
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5:55 am - 1:40 pmYOW-YYC
9h 45m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 5:58 amYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
Porter Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 9:20 pmYOW-YYC
4h 30mnonstop
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11:55 pm - 5:58 amYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
$218Porter Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 29
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2:00 pm - 4:30 pmYOW-YYC
4h 30mnonstop
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11:55 pm - 5:58 amYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
$220Porter Airlines
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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

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

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

John Walton

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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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 Saturday. 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 $154 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $278 and $273 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $240 on average.

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 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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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 $90 for a one-way ticket and $182 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, United Airlines, and Alaska 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Calgary, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $268 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 $276 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 $299 or less one-way and $280 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, Air Transat, China Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Transat, China Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Transat, China Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +7 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Transat, China Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Transat, China Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Transat, China Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +6 more

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Direct returns

Calgary to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Calgary? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 318 reviews
8.7Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025YYZ - RSW
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All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

Seemed like an old plane. Very noisy. The seat cushions were so old that the metal bracing of the seats were poking through. There was plenty of leg room though.

Flight was delayed over 2 hours, then landed at a different airport!

The whole experience from check in to deboarding was fantastic.

Just an evening before they canceled my ticket and offered me ticket costing 3 x times more than. I will not fall prey to these scams,Will never book through kayak now. Such a bad experience.

was okay except.. 1)the porter check in webpage doesn't let you print your boarding pass from home 2)that there was a 90 min cut off for checking in on the kiosk in general, and to print a boarding pass, even tho i checked in online already....

Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

They are a sister company with Air Transat and the two companies do not work well together. If you have any issues the two companies will blame each other and you will miss your flights. The help line does not help

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

The plane was pretty full, and we dis not have any includes meal for our 4h30 flight? And on-board entertainment wasn't available, there was no TV or plugging to charger your device on the plane. They told us to download an app if we wanted to watch movies but it never connected, that was a disappointment, the r we st was very good though and the crew were really nice!

Seats were very tight especially for first leg of trip.

Not necessarily a Transat issue but it took 2 hours to go through immigration. Tried to reach out to Transat for resolution but was unable to reach an agent.

The flight was excellent, once it started, however we were delayed two hours when the first plane’s engines wouldn’t start. They found another identical plane and transferred us and our luggage in under two hours and made up almost an hour in the air.

Really low cost trip for the huge amount I paid…o paid 550 dollars just for the trip, one way trip, plus 95 for 1 luggage’s and the second 135 dollars…no blanket, not headphones for entertainment, food was served after 3 hours and 2 hours after, breakfast was served Bad, low cost company for high prices

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.

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Lots of overhead storage and a good crew and service.

Our flight was delayed for almost 2 hours resulting in a rush to connect to our next flight

Flight cancelled and Kayak switched our return flight to a red eye. Ridiculous.

They delayed flight because lack of staff then missed connection. Never flying with kayak or weather

Flight was delayed due to mechanical issues to the point that I missed my connection and had to wait for 6 hrs in Calgary... thankfully I wasn't in a rush or that would have been annoying

It was an awesome experience flying with Westjet. This was my first domestic flight experience in Canada.

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!

Just a little improvement on food but everything is excellent

Service Director cut all cabin lights and window screens defaulted to dark, but it was an afternoon flight going west. I spent hours trying to see what was reading as reading lights weren't working either. What the hell.

The food could have been better. The flight attendant was the friendliest and most helpful I have ever had.

They lost my checked in luggage, why do I pay for my cargo not arriving at the same destination as me?

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

The Entertainment system was nearly useless because videos kept stopping then jumping over segments at random but closely spaced intervals. About 75% of the plane gave up trying to watch and then the gaps and jumps became shorter, It was terrible and made it hard to know what was happening since it was not a normal buffering pause where you still get the cont6en t. Instead the video would pause then jump ahead missing short segments and dialog entirely! The economy class seats on all flights have less and less legroom. I’m tall and the upgraded seats are no better for the leg room, not worth it. I flew from Toronto to Calgary….The staff at YYZ was awesome and kind. My flight’s (prior) incoming plane from Liberia had been delayed over 3 hours and the attendant quickly and kindly transferred me to the earlier flight that got me in hours earlier. Such a great staff!! Every staff member on the plane was very-very Canadian/Kind . Great job and attitude you folks! The plane itself was new and in great condition, except the issue with the video streaming.

I did not like ANYTHING about Discover....see my previous comments regarding our trip. I will do everything possible never to fly with Discover again!!!

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