Flying from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Calgary is three hours behind Charlottetown and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YYG to YYC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a snap with WestJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is WestJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Right now, $298 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $553. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYG to YYC.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from YYG to YYC.
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Handy information about Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
68.91% of flights taking off from Charlottetown Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Charlottetown to Charlottetown Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near YYG:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're taking a late Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Calgary. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Calgary based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Charlottetown Airport to Calgary International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYG to YYC in December. Average temperatures are 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 just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, consider Kelowna, about 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are among the biggest draws.