Travelling from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Take your pick of five weekly Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with WestJet is the earliest flight available. Air North operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.
Leave enough time to make your YYC to YXY flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air North offers direct flights from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Whitehorse — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Air North has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating YYC to YXY flights, Air North has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
Right now, R 1,818 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,868. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYC to YXY.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from YYC to YXY.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
76% of flights that take off from Calgary Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Calgary to Calgary Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near YYC:
Arriving at Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
If you're coming in on a late Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near YXY:
Pick up the keys to a Whitehorse Airport rental car from leading providers like Fox - Rent A Car or Budget. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Whitehorse and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Whitehorse Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to central Whitehorse
Whitehorse Airport to central Whitehorse has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Whitehorse in October.
The warmest month in Whitehorse is July, with the temperature ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary Airport to Whitehorse Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December has average temperatures of between -31ºC (-24ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYC to YXY sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
While Whitehorse will give you a great introduction to Canada, you'll find even more to discover in Watson Lake. About 354 kilometres to the east, this exciting city has loads of things to see and do, including Northern Lights Centre and Sign Post Forest.
Head 434 kilometres north-west from Whitehorse and you'll be in Dawson City, another favourite among visitors to Canada. Kick off your sightseeing at Jack London Museum and Klondike National Historic Site.