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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Calgary from C$218 YOW → YYC

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)

The cheapest return found recently is C$808 (US$567) with WestJet, 18 Nov – 19 Nov, found 21 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$218 (US$153) with WestJet, 19 Feb 2027, found today.

Cheapest one-way found recently
C$218 (US$153), found today
Cheapest return found recently
C$808 (US$567), 18 Nov to 19 Nov
Usual return price
C$467 (US$328) to C$711 (US$499)
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from C$372 (US$261) found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually C$467 (US$328) to C$711 (US$499).

Cheapest return found recently

C$808 (US$567)

18 Nov – 19 Nov · WestJet

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Leaves 6:10 a.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 8 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 21 hours ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

C$808 (US$567)

18 Nov – 19 Nov · WestJet

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Leaves 6:10 a.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 8 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 21 hours ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$808 (US$567) 18 Nov – 19 Novfound 21 hours agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age C$372 (US$261) 16 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$252 (US$177) to C$649 (US$455).

At C$808 (US$567), the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 18 Nov to 20 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

27 fares on 6 departure dates

18 Nov – 19 Nov: C$808 (US$567), found 21 hours ago24 Dec – 31 Dec: C$649 (US$455), found 5 days ago26 Dec – 29 Dec: C$707 (US$496), found 3 days ago29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: C$713 (US$500), found 3 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027: C$372 (US$261), found 3 days ago20 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027: C$406 (US$285), found 3 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
18 Nov – 19 NovC$808 (US$567)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 21 hours agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 31 DecC$649 (US$455)Porter Airlines CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 29 DecC$707 (US$496)Porter Airlines CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027C$713 (US$500)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027C$372 (US$261)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027C$406 (US$285)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$372 (US$261).

November 2026From C$808 (US$567)1 departure date18 Nov – 19 Nov · found 21 hours agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From C$649 (US$455)3 departure dates24 Dec – 31 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From C$372 (US$261)Cheapest seen1 departure date16 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From C$406 (US$285)1 departure date20 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.

Cheapest one-way found recently

C$218 (US$153)

19 Feb 2027 · WestJet

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Leaves 5:30 a.m. · 12 h 5 min trip

2 stops

found today

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$218 (US$153) 19 Feb 2027found todayOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$91 (US$64) to C$593 (US$416).

C$218 (US$153), the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of C$91 (US$64) to C$593 (US$416).

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

1 fares on 1 departure dates

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 Feb 2027C$218 (US$153)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)2 stopsfound todayOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Ottawa to Calgary

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ottawa to Calgary?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 daysC$557 (US$391)C$523 (US$367)+88%21
7–13 daysC$407 (US$286)C$396 (US$278)+37%12
14–29 daysC$297 (US$208)C$297 (US$208)Cheapest seen11
30–59 daysC$306 (US$215)C$252 (US$177)+3%26
90–179 daysC$395 (US$277)C$326 (US$229)+33%21
180+ daysC$535 (US$375)C$535 (US$375)+80%8

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

See these ranges as a table
Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 daysC$217 (US$152)C$192 (US$135)+43%15
7–13 daysC$230 (US$161)C$131 (US$92)+52%20
14–29 daysC$151 (US$106)C$91 (US$64)Cheapest seen32
30–59 daysC$151 (US$106)C$111 (US$78)+0%28
90–179 daysC$269 (US$189)C$258 (US$181)+78%16
180+ daysC$365 (US$256)C$365 (US$256)+142%8

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Nov – 19 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

The cheapest return found recently is C$808 (US$567) with WestJet, 18 Nov to 19 Nov, found 21 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is C$372 (US$261) with WestJet, 16 Jan 2027 to 16 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually C$467 (US$328) to C$711 (US$499).

How much is a one-way flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

The cheapest one-way found recently is C$218 (US$153) with WestJet, 19 Feb 2027, found today.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$372 (US$261), 16 Jan 2027 to 16 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is C$808 (US$567) with WestJet, 18 Nov to 19 Nov, found 21 hours ago.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with WestJet on 19 Feb 2027, takes 12 h 5 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Calgary?

Between 18 Nov and 20 Feb 2027, WestJet has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Porter Airlines Canada on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work