Flying from Seattle to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Book a direct Seattle to Calgary International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Seattle.
With 24 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. WestJet operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from SEA to YYC is with Alaska Airlines at 9:15pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to YYC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Seattle to Calgary International Airport (YYC) out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Alaska Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Seattle to Calgary International Airport jetting out of SEA.
The top choice among passengers flying between SEA and YYC is Alaska Airlines.
With 79.03% of its services landing as planned, Alaska Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Calgary International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to YYC flight? Relax in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Calgary International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near YYC and be in snooze mode sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Calgary International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary is around 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Calgary International Airport is ج.م. 3,128. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 7,937. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to YYC.
The best month for scoring cheap Seattle to Calgary International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in May.
Before locking in your Seattle to YYC flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
December has temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Calgary International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Calgary right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Seattle to Calgary International Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Calgary when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Stampede park followed by 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, top sights here include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Red Deer, about 129 kilometres north of Calgary. Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail are among its highlights.
