Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Seattle.
Flights from SEA to YYC start at 07:05 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 21:15 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, there are 24 weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your SEA to YYC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Calgary (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy with WestJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport.
WestJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SEA to YYC flights, with 79.17% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and YYC include:
Vancouver International Airport
Portland Airport
Edmonton International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport flight is R 1,699. A return ticket is currently R 3,780. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book three months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to YYC.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SEA:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
Reserve a hotel near YYC if you're on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Calgary Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Calgary. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Calgary 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).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to YYC in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) 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, its top attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Kelowna is another standout destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No trip is complete without dropping by Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.