Traveling from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Explore your options for leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Around 9 hours 15 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Paris to Calgary International Airport flight.
Calgary is seven hours behind Paris. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct services each week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Calgary International Airport (YYC). This is the busiest route, with WestJet offering a 12:55pm departure from CDG to YYC.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Paris to YYC.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can find a direct flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC) departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
WestJet is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Calgary International Airport departing from CDG.
The airline most travelers choose when flying between CDG and YYC is WestJet.
Among carriers on this route, WestJet has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Paris to YYC that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and YYC include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
CDG is about 27 kilometers from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to ORY from the center of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 19 kilometers or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to YYC flight:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and YYC include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Calgary International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYC if you have a late flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Paris to Calgary International Airport flight.
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Calgary. The time it takes to get to the center by cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Traveling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Calgary International Airport is $266. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $513. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to YYC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Paris to Calgary International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
May is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Calgary International Airport (YYC), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Calgary based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Paris to YYC plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Calgary to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Calgary International Airport in December when temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Calgary
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Calgary right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Calgary International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are top attractions which should be on any good Calgary itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Red Deer is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 129 kilometers north of Calgary. No trip is complete without dropping by Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
