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

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 11:32
• Latest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 23:27.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Calgary to Ottawa.

A direct flight from Calgary to Ottawa takes 4h 02m, covering 1,787 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Calgary to Ottawa range from £186 to £324, with an average of £242 over the past 12 months. Anything below £186 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the £242 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £195 return via Winnipeg (YWG), compared with £243 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Ottawa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £169 to £548. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Calgary to Ottawa flights:

• WestJet
• Air Canada

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Calgary to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £192, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Calgary to Ottawa usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Calgary to Ottawa route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Calgary to Ottawa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £237 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £259, a difference of £22.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Calgary and Ottawa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Edmonton (YEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 59m, compared to 7h 44m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 11h 42m via Winnipeg (YWG).

Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Calgary to Ottawa flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

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

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

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.