Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Houston.
Flights from IAH to YYC start from 08:00 — the earliest with WestJet. The last departure is at 18:43 with United Airlines. In total, there are 26 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAH to YYC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines offers direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Calgary — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IAH to YYC flights, with 88.52% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAH and YYC:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is R 2,143. A return plane ticket is currently R 4,620. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to YYC, book your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAH to YYC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYC if you have a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Calgary in February.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to YYC in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Kelowna is another standout destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No trip is complete without experiencing Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.