Cheap flights to Calgary

How long is the flight to Calgary?

Calgary flight deals are available from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Outbound flight time to Calgary International Airport, Calgary, can vary significantly depending on the origin airport and layovers. Flights from Melbourne to Calgary average between 46h 35min and 48h 55min, while Sydney flights have more variation, between 43h 5min and 77h. Flight durations from Perth can range from 36h 12min to 73h 51min.

Are there direct flights to Calgary?

Unfortunately, direct flights from any of the major Australian cities to Calgary, Canada, are not currently available. All flights departing from Melbourne (MEL) to Calgary travel through Sydney (SYD) as the first stop, continuing through two more stops at Xiamen (XMN), Vancouver (YVR) or Chicago (ORD), in any given combination. Flights with the shortest duration from Sydney are offered by United Airlines with two stops at either Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Denver International Airport (DEN) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Emirates and Air Canada are the major airlines offering flights from Perth (PER) to Calgary, with two stops at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Toronto Pearson International (YYZ).

How do you get from Calgary Airport to the city centre?

Once you have arrived at Calgary Airport, there are four options available to get to downtown Calgary: bus, taxi, shuttle or private car hire. If you are taking public transport into the city centre, there are two key bus routes to keep an eye out for on Level One at the arrivals area, near Gate C. Both Route 300 (Airport-City Centre) and Route 100 (Airport-McKnight Station) operate approximately every 30 minutes and are available on both weekends and weekdays. Taxi services are available around the clock at the taxi rank near the arrivals area. On-demand services, such as Uber, can also be booked to travel from Calgary Airport to the city centre. Both taxi and shuttle options will take around 25-30min to commute from the airport to downtown Calgary. The Calgary Allied Airport Shuttle operates every 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased online.

What are some things to do in Calgary?

Calgary is a city for nature-lovers and city-slickers alike, situated a stone’s throw away from breathtaking sights at Banff National Park and brimming with festivals all throughout the calendar year. Secure your flight through Cheapflights to dive head first into the rich arts and culture scene in downtown Calgary; lap up the national parks, hot springs, Canadian Rockies by day and experience first hand the sights and sounds of the live entertainment and music scenes as the city comes alive at night. For the thrill-seekers, Calgary offers anything ranging from state-of-the-art shooting ranges to skiing to white-water rafting. An impressive array of golf courses and authentic fishing experiences are also on offer for those looking for a more relaxed pace of adventure.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Calgary?

An Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) is linked to your passport and required for travel to all cities in Canada, including Calgary. The eTA remains valid up to five years or until your passport expires, depending on whichever takes place first. Applying for an eTA can be done via the official Government of Canada website and costs approximately $7-8 AUD. The process generally takes a couple of minutes (including approval via an email); however, it is recommended to obtain your eTA prior to booking your flights through Cheapflights, as some applications can take multiple days to finalise.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Calgary?

For a flight to Calgary, you will be flying into Calgary. Calgary (YYC) is just 9.3 km from the centre of the city.