YOW - YYC

$95 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Calgary

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Calgary departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Calgary

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Calgary, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Calgary, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 20% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flights Deals
Expert advice
Useful Info
Flights Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Calgary

Fri, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 19
WestJet Logo
12:20 pm - 9:41 pmYOW-YYC
11h 21m2 stops
WestJet Logo
8:15 pm - 5:25 amYYC-YOW
7h 10m1 stop
$174WestJet
Find Deal
Fri, Jul 18 - Fri, Jul 25
WestJet Logo
12:20 pm - 9:41 pmYOW-YYC
11h 21m2 stops
WestJet Logo
7:00 am - 4:20 pmYYC-YOW
7h 20m1 stop
$176WestJet
Find Deal
Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 20
WestJet Logo
12:20 pm - 9:41 pmYOW-YYC
11h 21m2 stops
WestJet Logo
8:15 pm - 5:25 amYYC-YOW
7h 10m1 stop
$177WestJet
Find Deal
Tue, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 19
WestJet Logo
5:55 am - 3:40 pmYOW-YYC
11h 45m2 stops
WestJet Logo
8:15 pm - 5:25 amYYC-YOW
7h 10m1 stop
$181WestJet
Find Deal
Sat, Jul 5 - Wed, Jul 9
Porter Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 9:20 pmYOW-YYC
4h 30mnonstop
Porter Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 5:58 amYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
$196Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 23
 Logo
6:50 pm - 9:20 pmYOW-YYC
4h 30mnonstop
 Logo
9:30 pm - 5:25 amYYC-YOW
5h 55m1 stop
Sat, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 12
Porter Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:19 pmYOW-YYC
8h 59m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:03 pmYYC-YOW
4h 03mnonstop
$202Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 23
 Logo
1:50 pm - 4:20 pmYOW-YYC
4h 30mnonstop
 Logo
12:50 am - 6:45 amYYC-YOW
3h 55mnonstop
Tue, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 21
Air Canada Logo
8:45 pm - 11:11 pmYOW-YYC
4h 26mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
1:05 am - 8:59 amYYC-YOW
5h 54m1 stop
$291Air Canada
Find Deal
Wed, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 19
Air Canada Logo
8:45 pm - 11:11 pmYOW-YYC
4h 26mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
1:05 am - 8:59 amYYC-YOW
5h 54m1 stop
$296Air Canada
Find Deal
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.
Airlines
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.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet

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.

Read more
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.

Read more
Useful Info

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 Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Ottawa, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays 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 August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $287 and $280 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $95 for a one-way ticket and $174 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, United Airlines, WestJet, 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 $275 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 $328 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 $156 or less one-way and $280 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +6 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

See more direct flights

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

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

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 288 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
8.1Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025YHZ - YOW
Read more Porter Airlines reviews

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

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Awesome, the whole way through. Thank you, this is the new Canadian Airline benchmark.

The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

Extra attention to kids, thank you, we appreciate! Perfect landing

Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

We purchased premium flex tickets for our overseas flight to London. I have food, allergies, so I knew I wouldn't be able to get a full meal. WestJet doesn't seem to provide any way for people like myself to register their allergies ahead of time. I was given one small package of crackers and cheese as my meal. I was told there were no more packages available and no other alternatives for food. The flight attendant seemed quite disinterested in providing service. That stands in stark contrast to other Westjet flights where the flight attendants have gone out of their way to provide service.

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.

Delays happen but communication and care were very low on what ended up being a long day.

they forgot to load our luggage onto the plane and we were without it for half of our trip to Paris. Didn’t seem to have much interest in getting it to us expeditiously.

Loved everything, especially during check in, very amazing people, they were so patient with me cos my bag was overweight. Loved their service. I’ll be using them again.

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!!!

The take off was delayed as we were told that the baggages had to be rearranged to balance the weight. I only took a carry-on and a personal item, but the overhead bin was extremely small, even a normal size carryon can’t fit it, so they had to check it in for free. The seat was really tight and no entertainment at all.

The pork noodles were disgusting. The tuna sandwich had hardly any tuna and the bread was stale. A salad would have been better. An apple or a muffin.

Air Canada is the worst but the only option for my route

Everything you need to know for your flight from Ottawa to Calgary

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.