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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 10:56 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 11:41 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Calgary takes 4h 46m, 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 Ottawa to Calgary range from $256 to $432, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $325 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $328 round-trip and layover options via Edmonton (YEG) at $329.

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.

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 Ottawa to Calgary flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $247 to $720. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Ottawa to Calgary 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 Ottawa to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Calgary Airport (YYC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Ottawa to Calgary route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Ottawa to Calgary. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $357, a difference of $46.

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 Ottawa and Calgary. 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 25m, compared with 7h 21m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 10h 43m via Winnipeg (YWG).

Calgary is 1 hour behind Ottawa (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Calgary flights:

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