Flying from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Atlanta's main base, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
The average time for a direct Atlanta to Calgary International Airport flight is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Calgary is two hours behind Atlanta. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the busiest route. WestJet operates the earliest flight at 8:30am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from ATL to YYC is with WestJet at 7:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Atlanta to YYC.
Popular months like March or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Take the express route from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Direct flights from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport (YYC) can be booked from here.
When departing from ATL, you can take a direct flight from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport with WestJet.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between ATL and YYC is WestJet.
WestJet is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Atlanta to YYC. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Calgary International Airport flight.
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, central Calgary is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport is ج.م. 4,498. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 10,354. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Atlanta to YYC by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Atlanta to Calgary International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Atlanta to YYC.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Calgary. July is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport (YYC), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Atlanta to YYC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Calgary International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
Your Calgary trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 129 kilometres north of Calgary, Red Deer is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
