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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$808 (US$567) 18 Nov – 19 Novfound 21 hours agoSee prices for these dates
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
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 19 Nov | C$808 (US$567) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 21 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 31 Dec | C$649 (US$455) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 29 Dec | C$707 (US$496) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | C$713 (US$500) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | C$372 (US$261) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | C$406 (US$285) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$372 (US$261).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: WestJet, Porter Airlines Canada.
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
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
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).
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
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2027 | C$218 (US$153) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | 2 stops | found today | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: WestJet.
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.
Today's prices for 18 Nov – 19 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$557 (US$391) | C$523 (US$367) | +88% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | C$407 (US$286) | C$396 (US$278) | +37% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | C$297 (US$208) | C$297 (US$208) | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 30–59 days | C$306 (US$215) | C$252 (US$177) | +3% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | C$395 (US$277) | C$326 (US$229) | +33% | 21 |
| 180+ days | C$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
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$217 (US$152) | C$192 (US$135) | +43% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | C$230 (US$161) | C$131 (US$92) | +52% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | C$151 (US$106) | C$91 (US$64) | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 30–59 days | C$151 (US$106) | C$111 (US$78) | +0% | 28 |
| 90–179 days | C$269 (US$189) | C$258 (US$181) | +78% | 16 |
| 180+ days | C$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