Traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport takes on average 4 hours 7 minutes. The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, so it's 2 hours behind Detroit.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport start from 09:45 — the first with WestJet. The latest flight in the day is the 16:18 option with WestJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 3 weekly services between DTW and YYC.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Calgary (and then exploring more of Canada!) is straightforward with WestJet. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport.
To break up your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the DTW - YYC route are:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport is C$115. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$246. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap flight tickets from DTW to YYC, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from DTW to YYC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.
Use filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Traveling from central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you have a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near YYC:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the center of Calgary. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DTW to YYC in December if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
More about Calgary
Once you've booked your flights from DTW to YYC, you'll need to find a hotel in Calgary. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Calgary itinerary.
Complete your Calgary trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Calgary International Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Calgary stay.
