Ottawa to Calgary YOW → YYC
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest return found recently is C$392 (US$277) with WestJet, 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$176 (US$124) with Porter Airlines Canada, 20 Nov, found today.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
C$392 (US$277)
28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · WestJet
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Leaves 5:30 a.m. · Return leaves 6:40 p.m. · 16 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
C$345 (US$244)
28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · WestJet
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · Return leaves 6:40 p.m. · 8 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$392 (US$277) 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
C$324 (US$229) 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$251 (US$177) to C$393 (US$278).
At C$392 (US$277), the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | C$324 (US$229) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | C$531 (US$375) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$324 (US$229).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: WestJet, Porter Airlines Canada.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$212 (US$150) to C$263 (US$186).
Cheapest one-way found recently
C$176 (US$124)
20 Nov · Porter Airlines Canada
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Leaves 6:55 p.m. · 4 h 41 min trip
nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
C$176 (US$124)
20 Nov · Porter Airlines Canada
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Leaves 6:55 p.m. · 4 h 41 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$176 (US$124) 20 Novfound todayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$91 (US$64) to C$166 (US$117).
At C$176 (US$124), the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 3 Nov to 30 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | C$248 (US$175) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | C$176 (US$124) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 30 Mar 2027 | C$277 (US$196) | Air Transat | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Calgary International Airport (YYC) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$176 (US$124).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Porter Airlines Canada, Air Transat.
Premium cabin fares from Ottawa to Calgary
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ottawa to Calgary?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | C$393 (US$278) | C$393 (US$278) | +35% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | C$294 (US$208) | C$294 (US$208) | +1% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | C$292 (US$206) | C$251 (US$177) | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 90–179 days | C$365 (US$258) | C$324 (US$229) | +25% | 13 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$215 (US$152) | C$191 (US$135) | +60% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | C$215 (US$152) | C$130 (US$92) | +60% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | C$134 (US$95) | C$91 (US$64) | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | C$150 (US$106) | C$110 (US$78) | +12% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | C$256 (US$181) | C$256 (US$181) | +91% | 9 |
| 180+ days | C$362 (US$256) | C$362 (US$256) | +170% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-10-16, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work