Flying from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary one hour ahead of Whitehorse.
You can choose from nine weekly Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Air North is the earliest flight you can take. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 12:35.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YXY to YYC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Calgary (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a snap with Air North. This popular carrier has direct flights from Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air North on this route.
With 68.42% of its services landing on schedule, Air North is the most punctual carrier offering YXY to YYC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
R 1,857 is the best price for a one-way Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,219. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YXY to YYC.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
58.89% of flights that leave from Whitehorse Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Whitehorse Airport from central Whitehorse, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
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Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're taking a late Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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To get the best deal, book your ride from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before 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 around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Whitehorse Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YXY to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like 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 journey is complete without experiencing Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.