Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Edmonton and Calgary are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from YEG to YYC start at 06:30 — the earliest with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 21:45 with WestJet. In total, you can choose from 191 weekly Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your YEG to YYC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Calgary (and then other destinations in Canada) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air North on this route.
Air Canada tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for YEG to YYC flights, with 84.26% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
35 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 70 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YEG to YYC.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of the flights that depart from Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% arrive on time at their destination.
Edmonton International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YEG? If you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYC if you're catching a late Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Calgary and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its must-visit sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kelowna is another standout destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No trip is complete without a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
