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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 10:54
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 00:59.

The flight takes about 4h 44m.

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

A direct flight from Ottawa to Calgary takes 4h 44m, 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 Ottawa to Calgary range from £191 to £322, with an average of £243 over the past 12 months. Anything below £191 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 58% above the £243 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £244 return and stopover options via Edmonton (YEG) at £246.

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 Ottawa to Calgary flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, 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 £215 to £496. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Ottawa to Calgary 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 Ottawa to Calgary are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £145.

Calgary Airport (YYC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Ottawa to Calgary route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Ottawa to Calgary. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £234 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £265, a difference of £31.

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 Ottawa and Calgary. 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 25m, compared to 7h 21m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 10h 43m via Winnipeg (YWG).

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

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Calgary flights:

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