Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary two hours behind New York.
Each week, there are six John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 17:26 WestJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:35 with WestJet.
To ensure you get on your JFK to YYC flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
WestJet is your gateway to discovering Calgary (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is WestJet.
Among carriers operating JFK to YYC flights, WestJet has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JFK and YYC include:
Pearson International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, ج.م. 6,934 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 16,094. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to YYC by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JFK to YYC.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYC if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Calgary and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Calgary. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to visit Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to YYC in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its leading sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Canada, consider Kelowna, about 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are key highlights.
