Cheap flights from Seattle to Calgary

Flight Information

Nonstop flights from Seattle to Calgary are available with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and WestJet. There are also several airlines that offer service to Calgary, with a layover. United offers Seattle to Calgary flights with a stop in San Francisco. Air Canada's flights to Calgary from Seattle stop in Vancouver, and some Delta flights on this route stop in Vancouver, as well.

Travellers who don't mind flying via multiple airlines may find their ideal route by using two different carriers. Using this approach, one could take an Alaska Airlines flight to Vancouver or Portland and connect to Calgary with Air Canada.

Terminal Information for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, known to frequent flyers as Sea-Tac, is more than simply functional. It features an extensive art collection that makes it a pleasure to explore. Download the STQRY mobile app for a convenient guide to all 64 art pieces featured in the airport.

Sea-Tac Airport has four concourses (A, B, C, and D) and two satellite terminals (N and S). Convenient dining and shopping is available throughout the airport. The Central Terminal features everything from Ivar's Seafood to Maki of Japan. Travellers can get their coffee fix with Seattle's Best Coffee at the D and S gates. Shopping options in the airport include Hudson, MAC, and Coach. For a local flair, visitors can try Made in Washington, Starbucks, or Seattle Chocolates.

Terminal Information for Calgary International Airport

From the Calgary International Airport, flyers can reach their final destination via car rental, taxi, or public transportation. Calgary Transit offers busses to downtown Calgary, the McKnight-Westwinds LRT Station, and Northpointe or Sandstone bus terminals. Red Arrow Motorcoaches offer service to Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Fort McMurray. Many local hotels offer complimentary shuttle service.

What You Need to Know

Travellers should arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport three hours before their flight's departure. The TSA checkpoints are busiest from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 11 p.m., so plan for extra delays during this time. Alaska Airlines and Delta allow passengers to print their boarding passes from the kiosks at the entrances to Skybridges two to six for a faster check-in process. For international travel between the United States and Canada, passengers will need a valid passport and NEXUS card. Children need their own passports when traveling by air as well. Upon arrival in Canada, visitors must pass through Canadian Customs.

What to Expect in Calgary

Calgary is one hour ahead of Seattle, so travellers will have a minor time difference to deal with but no major jet lag to worry about. Calgary's weather is cooler than Seattle's. Though summer highs are similar, the lows in Calgary dip to 7 degrees Celsius in June, while the low is just 11 degrees Celsius during the same month in Seattle. June and July are the wettest months. Each has an average of 13 rainy days. Calgary winters are cold with a low of minus 13 degrees Celsius in December and minus 15 degrees in January. Expect between 4 and 6 cm of snow on the ground in winter.