Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Washington DC.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DCA to YYC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DCA and YYC include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
Right now, P7,896 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P18,979. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DCA to YYC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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 the price changes on cheap flights from DCA to YYC.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DCA:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Pick up a Calgary Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport is November, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you'd like to go to Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to YYC in February. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometers north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometers west of Calgary. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are among the biggest draws.