Flying from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Check out your options for departing Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to YYC won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to YYC departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about kicking off your trip from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to YYC leaving from IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination without any detours.
On the IAD to YYC route, United Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and YYC:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to YYC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Booking a flight ticket from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on the way to YYC:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Calgary International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near YYC and turn out the lights sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Washington DC to Calgary International Airport flight.
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The centre of Calgary is about 10 kilometres from Calgary International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
At the moment, ج.م. 5,698 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 14,734. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Washington DC to YYC by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Washington DC to Calgary International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Plan your visit to Calgary in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Washington DC to YYC flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Calgary to range from 8ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC.
More about Calgary
Start your Calgary trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Calgary International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Calgary when you're ready to go sightseeing. 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 places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Canada, consider Red Deer, roughly 129 kilometres north of Calgary. Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail are the start of reasons to visit.
