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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $375-$677
Air Canada
Sat 10/20Tue 10/23
DCA - YYC • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$735
Typical prices: $380-$691
United Airlines
Sun 9/16Sun 9/23
IAD - YYC • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and Calgary. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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DCA - YYC
Cheapest • 8% average savings
IAD - YYC
Most popular
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 33% price drop
July
Most popular
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $235 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary (WAS-YYC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23
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12:50 pm - 10:57 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
12h 07m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl
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11:55 pm - 12:09 pmYYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 14m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Ottawa
$281Air Canada
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:00 am - 9:48 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
17h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 3:40 pmYYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$282Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
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6:11 am - 4:21 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
11h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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4:30 pm - 5:29 amYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 59m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
$283United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30
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8:33 am - 9:48 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
15h 15m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
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3:30 pm - 6:29 amYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 59m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
$283United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
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8:15 am - 11:53 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
16h 38m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 7:23 pmYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 23m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$285Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 8:30 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
9h 40m1 stop Ottawa
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5:10 pm - 12:19 pmYYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
17h 09m1 stop Ottawa
$286Air Canada
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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6:13 am - 11:43 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
7h 30m1 stop Salt Lake City
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1:33 pm - 10:35 pmYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City
$320Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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7:26 am - 2:25 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
7h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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8:45 am - 11:42 pmYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 57m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$330Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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12:30 pm - 11:29 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
12h 59m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:00 pm - 10:51 pmYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$410American Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
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5:01 am - 12:51 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
9h 50m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:54 pm - 11:23 pmYYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$410American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary start at $281. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $375 to $677. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281 on Air Canada.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Calgary flight route?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Calgary (YYC) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Calgary route, averaging $464 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Calgary routes average $541, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary at $347 round-trip.
  • December ($677) and March ($646) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 95% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Washington, D.C. to Calgary the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada, United Airlines, WestJet and IAD

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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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.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$131
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Calgary

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Calgary flight questions, answered

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Calgary. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • WestJet

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Calgary (YYC).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • WestJet: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $235 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $542 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary most commonly connect through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Washington, D.C. to Calgary route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $449 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $608, a difference of $159. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Calgary:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:07 am and lands at 1:59 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 52m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $520. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary takes 4h 52m, covering 1,965 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 $281 to $2,107. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Calgary looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 7h 34m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 48m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Calgary?

    Calgary is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C. (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 Washington, D.C. to Calgary flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary range from $375 to $677, with an average of $520 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    WestJet is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. to Calgary route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. 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 Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $449 - about $159 less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Calgary trip for October. Fares historically average $347 round-trip in that month - typically $330 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Francisco Airport (SFO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $235 round-trip on this route - about $307 less than direct flights (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 Calgary Airport - North
    - Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
    - Hotel 11, Mod A Sonesta Collection

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