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Cheapest round-trip
$338
Typical prices: $387-$589
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/25Tue 10/2
RDU - YYC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$137
Typical prices: $180-$289
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/25
RDU - YYC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Raleigh and Calgary. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Most punctual • 64% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $455 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Calgary (RDU-YYC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Calgary

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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1:56 pm - 9:50 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
9h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 12:38 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
27h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$338Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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9:10 am - 3:57 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
8h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:30 am - 4:06 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 36m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$339Air Canada
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:35 am - 5:10 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
12h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:00 pm - 12:38 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
13h 38m2 stops Vancouver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$340Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Air Canada Logo
9:10 am - 3:57 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
8h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:30 am - 4:06 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 36m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$340Air Canada
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9
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5:15 am - 11:00 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
7h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:15 am - 11:57 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$371WestJet
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 2
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11:13 am - 5:10 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
7h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 12:28 amYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
15h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$373WestJet
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 9:48 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
10h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 11:26 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
15h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$388United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:00 am - 11:58 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
7h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:58 pm - 11:59 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$414United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
11:56 am - 11:10 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
13h 14m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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6:35 am - 6:16 pmYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 41m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul
$440Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:15 am - 1:00 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-YYC Calgary
9h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
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12:20 am - 11:59 amYYC  Calgary-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$479Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Calgary flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Raleigh to Calgary with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Calgary?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Calgary, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Calgary at $385 round-trip.
  • March ($800) and January ($615) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Raleigh to Calgary the cheapest?

Flights from Raleigh to Calgary are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% 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 Raleigh to Calgary

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

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for Raleigh to Calgary flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Calgary

When to book flights from Raleigh to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Calgary flight questions, answered

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Calgary?

    Flights from Raleigh to Calgary usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Calgary (YYC).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Calgary?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Raleigh to Calgary?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $374 round-trip, compared to $455 via a layover through Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Raleigh to Calgary?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and WestJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Calgary pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Calgary?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Raleigh to Calgary route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $445 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $551, a difference of $106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Raleigh to Calgary?

    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 Raleigh to Calgary route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

  • What popular places can I visit in Calgary?

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

  • How long is a flight from Raleigh to Calgary?

    A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Calgary takes 0h 00m, covering 2,026 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Raleigh to Calgary?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Raleigh to Calgary flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $487. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 $338 to $1,781. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Raleigh to Calgary looking right now?

    One-way fares from Raleigh to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does WestJet’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Raleigh to Calgary flights?

    WestJet is the only airline operating Raleigh to Calgary flights. 64% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Raleigh to Calgary?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Calgary?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 26m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 30m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What is the time difference between Raleigh and Calgary?

    Calgary is 2 hours behind Raleigh (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 Raleigh to Calgary flight?

    Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Calgary range from $387 to $589, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Raleigh 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 Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $445 - about $106 less than Sunday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Calgary trip for October. Fares historically average $385 round-trip in that month - typically $415 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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 Airport North
    - Wingate by Wyndham Calgary Airport
    - Acclaim Hotel By Clique

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