How long does the flight from Vancouver to Calgary take?

Flight time from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Calgary?

Airline availability for YVR to YYC changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Calgary?

Direct (nonstop) availability on YVR to YYC varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Calgary?

Prices on YVR to YYC shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Vancouver to Calgary flights

Direct and connecting flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 687 km (427 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 8m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 9

Airlines flying YVR → YYC

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Air Canada	4	4
WestJet	3	3

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A220 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

City: Vancouver
Country: CA
IATA / ICAO: YVR / CYVR

Arrival: Calgary International Airport (YYC)

City: Calgary
Country: CA
IATA / ICAO: YYC / CYYC

Operating airlines

Air Canada (AC)
Flair Airlines (F8)
WestJet (WS)

Distance: 689 km. Duration: 90 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly YVR to YYC?

2 airlines operate the YVR to YYC route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the YVR-YYC route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on YVR to YYC include: Airbus A220, Boeing 737, Boeing 737.

How long is the Vancouver to Calgary flight?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC) is approximately 1h 8m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Vancouver to Calgary?

The great-circle distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC) is approximately 687 km (427 miles).

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