Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Calgary is two hours behind Toronto and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from YYZ to YYC start at 06:30 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with Porter Airlines. Overall, there are 180 weekly Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YYZ to YYC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Calgary (and then other destinations in Canada) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering YYZ to YYC flights is WestJet. Its services land as scheduled 75.91% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is R 782. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,477. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYZ to YYC.
The cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YYZ to YYC.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near YYZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Calgary. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Calgary based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to YYC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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, check out popular attractions including Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.