Cheap flights from Ottawa International to Calgary

Flight Information

Daily direct flights from Ottawa International to Calgary are available from two airlines: Air Canada and WestJet. There are also numerous alternative flight options that have either one or two stops along the way.

Both Air Canada and Westjet offer morning and afternoon flights, so there are a number of options to choose from. All of them arrive at Calgary International Airport.

All of these options, including both nondirect and direct flights, can be found by searching for flights to Calgary from Ottawa International on Skyscanner.

Terminal Information for Ottawa International Airport

There is one terminal at Ottawa International Airport. It features over 15 restaurants, bars, and cafes, plus a range of different shops. There is also a baggage store, breastfeeding rooms, cash machines, a chapel, coat check facilities, currency exchange facilities, porter facilities, shoe shine, and more. Travellers can get to Ottawa International Airport by public transport or by taxi. The average fare from Ottawa to the airport is around $37.

Terminal Information for Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport has a domestic terminal building and an international terminal building. As Ottawa International to Calgary flights are domestic, passengers will arrive at the Domestic Terminal Building. This has a range of shops and dining options, including restaurants, food courts, and cafes. There is also a space-themed entertainment and educational facility called SpacePort.

In addition, there are two hotels on site that travlers can use to rest and recharge their batteries before their onward journeys. These are the Delta Calgary Airport In-Terminal Hotel and the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel.

What You Need to Know

When passengers arrive at Ottawa International on a flight from within Canada, they may have the option of checking their luggage through to Calgary. Those arriving on an international flight will need to claim their luggage and, if necessary, clear customs and immigration.

The airport recommends that travellers arrive two hours before their flight to Calgary.

Canadian citizens will need photo ID to travel. Although passports do meet this requirement, travellers can also use other forms of photo ID, as long as the ID is government-issued. As an alternative, those without a photo ID can use a combination of two other pieces of government-issued ID to meet the requirement. These must be chosen from a pre-approved list of options.

What to Expect in Calgary

Calgary is two hours behind Ottawa, so travellers will need to adjust their watches when upon arrival.

Calgary International Airport is about 27 km from downtown Calgary. Visitors have multiple options for making this journey, including the Airport Downtown Shuttle Services that operate every 30 minutes between 8 a.m. and midnight. Passengers can also travel by bus or by taxi. All taxis have meters, and the usual charge for the journey downtown is around $45. This can be more expensive at peak times, however, when the traffic can be more congested.

Temperatures in Calgary range from minus 6.8 degrees Celsius in the winter up to 16.5 degrees Celsius in the summer.