Flying from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Winnipeg.
Take your pick of 52 weekly Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. Flair Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
To ensure you catch your YWG to YYC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Calgary (and then other parts of Canada) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Canada.
Among carriers operating YWG to YYC flights, WestJet has the best track record for timely arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
At the moment, $57 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $110. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YWG to YYC, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
YWG's address is 2000 Wellington Avenue.
61.28% of flights that take off from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport from central Winnipeg, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near YWG:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Reserve a hotel near YYC if you have a late Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Calgary and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before traveling.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is roughly 16 kilometers from the center of Calgary. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YWG to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometers north to Edmonton to check off its top attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometers west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are key reasons to visit.