Flying from Victoria to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) or Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport (YYC) departing from either of these.
Jump on a direct flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 28 minutes.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Victoria. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 37 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with WestJet at 20:05. Go for the first YYJ to YYC departure with WestJet at 05:30 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Victoria to YYC, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
You can find a direct flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport (YYC) out of Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
When leaving from YYJ, you can take a direct flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport with WestJet.
YYJ is approximately 27 kilometres from central Victoria. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're catching a late flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary takes around 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
R 1,049 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Calgary International Airport. Return flights start from R 2,089. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from Victoria to YYC. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and travel dates.
Finding cheap tickets from Victoria to Calgary International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Personalise your trip using filters. Choose the total duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Victoria to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Calgary, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Calgary. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Victoria to YYC during then and you can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from Victoria to Calgary International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Calgary:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum are highlights which should feature on any good Calgary itinerary.
Complete your Calgary trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Victoria to Calgary International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Calgary and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.
