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Calgary, Alberta’s largest city attracts millions of tourists from around the world every year with its cowboy culture, salsa dancing and numerous festivals. Travellers mostly book cheap flights to Calgary to take part in annual festivals and events such as the Carifest, Folk Music Festival and the Calgary Stampede.

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Flying to Calgary

Airport

Calgary International Airport

Airport Code

YYC

High Season

June to August

Low Season

October to April

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January

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July

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May to September

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Tuesday

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Monday

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Afternoon

Most Expensive Time of Day to Fly

Noon

Time Zone

Mountain Daylight Time (GMT -6)

Must see Places in Calgary

Calgary Tower: The Calgary Tower is a popular landmark in the city. Built in 1968, the Calgary Tower offers most stunning views of the city from the top. This man made behemoth standing tall at 627 feet is a must-visit for every tourist visiting the magnificent city in Canada.

Heritage Park: The Heritage Park is situated beside the Glenmore Reservoir and just south of downtown. This 66-acre living-history village is indeed a paradise for history lovers and offers a fascinating glimpse into Calgary’s Wild West past. The major highlights here include Gasoline Alley Museum, a historic village, a ranch and a fur-trading post. 

Canada Olympic Park: The massive sports complex Canada Olympic Park is a tribute to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. This is a great place for both adults and kids to take lessons on riding the slopes, and cross-country and downhill ski. Do remember to visit the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum to catch a glimpse into the competition’s history through artifacts.

Canada’s oil capital Calgary, popularly called “Cowtown” because of its cowboy culture, offers myriad attractions to the tourists. Some of the major places of tourist interest worth visiting here include Prince's Island Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park, Studio Bell, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Hangar Flight Museum, Fort Calgary, Military Museums, Devonian Gardens and Glenbow Museum.

Best Time to Fly to Calgary

The best time for taking flights to Calgary is during the peak summer months from June to August when most festivals take place in the city. The popular festivals that can be enjoyed during this period include the Calgary Fringe Festival (July-August), the Calgary Stampede (July) and the Calgary International Blues Festival (August). This is also a great time for enjoying outdoors and indulging in activities such as fishing, biking and hiking.

Getting Around in Calgary

After your flights arrive at the Calgary International Airport, reaching the city center is easy with reasonably priced taxis and rental cars. Getting around in Calgary is also convenient and easier with the city’s efficient bus system as well a light-rail system, called the C-Train, which runs across the city and offers free rides anywhere downtown. Calgary is also a pedestrian-friendly city and offers a series of enclosed walkways called the “Plus-15” system.

Best Things to Do in Calgary

The dynamic city of Calgary is undoubtedly a spectacular place for all those who want to soak up beautiful vistas. There are lots for things for you to see and do in this famous tourist hotspot.

  • Take a leisurely stroll through the streets of Kensington, renowned as Calgary’s “urban village”. This lovely neighborhood is filled with quaint cafes and funky boutiques. Visit here during July to participate in the Sun and Salsa festival
  • Enjoy a thrilling trip with your kids and family to Calaway Park, largest amusement park in western Canada, offering 32 rides. The Ocean Motion and the Vortex Roller Coaster are among the popular rides here
  • If you love winters and snow then visit Calgary. This most popular mountain resort is situated close to the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountain range and is great for skiing
  • Head to the Spruce Meadows to see some of the most prominent horseback riding events in Canada where talented jockeys can be seen competing for prize money and national titles

Visit the huge Calgary Zoo, which is home to more than 1,400 animals. The major sections worth visiting here include the Canadian Wilds and the Creatures of the Night/Australia. The zoo is also home to the Prehistoric Park and a botanical garden 

Please note: *All Fares displayed above are quoted in USD and inclusive of base fare, taxes, and all fees. Additional baggage fees may apply as per the airline policies. *Above fares were last found on Dec 2, 2024 and are subject to change & cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest time for booking flights to Calgary is when it is booked at least 51 days in advance before your planned departure date. Flight tickets to Calgary are likely to increase when you book it 15 days prior to departure date.

Calgary is a hugely popular destination for both leisure and business travellers. Popular airlines offering direct flights to Calgary include Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

The duration of flights to Calgary will generally depend on the origin airport being travelled from the United States. Flights to Calgary from San Francisco will be or around 3 hours. When flying between Chicago and Calgary the travel time will be of about 4 hours, while flights from New York to Calgary will be of 5 hours.

Denver is the cheapest route from USA to Calgary. The cheapest flight tickets to Calgary from Denver are available at USD 124 roundtrip, on average.