Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your IAD to YYC flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Calgary (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAD and YYC include:
Pearson International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, R 1,401 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,950. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to YYC by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from IAD to YYC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Travel at your own pace with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to YYC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Kelowna is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No journey is complete without visiting Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.