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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 283
Typical prices: C$ 235-C$ 470
Porter Airlines
Sun 21/1Thu 25/1
YYC - YHM • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 311
Typical prices: C$ 227-C$ 464
Porter Airlines
Tue 4/12Fri 7/12
YYC - YHM • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with WestJet and Porter Airlines. Average duration is 3h 54m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 68% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 46% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 419 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Hamilton (YYC-YHM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Hamilton

Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
7h 55m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
Porter Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
7h 20m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
C$ 283Porter Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
7h 55m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
Porter Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
7h 20m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
C$ 289Porter Airlines
22 hours ago
Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
7h 55m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
Porter Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 10:39 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
7h 39m1 stop Ottawa
C$ 308Porter Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
WestJet Logo
9:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
3h 55mdirect
WestJet Logo
3:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 30mdirect
C$ 327WestJet
9 hours ago
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
7h 55m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 30mdirect
C$ 327Multiple Airlines
9 hours ago
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
7h 55m1 stop MET - Montreal Metropolitan
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 30mdirect
C$ 327Multiple Airlines
5 hours ago
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
WestJet Logo
9:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
3h 55mdirect
WestJet Logo
3:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 30mdirect
C$ 331WestJet
5 hours ago
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
WestJet Logo
9:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
3h 55mdirect
WestJet Logo
3:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 30mdirect
C$ 340WestJet
8 hours ago
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Air Transat Logo
7:40 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
3h 52mdirect
Air Transat Logo
3:10 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 35mdirect
C$ 375Air Transat
3+ days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Air Transat Logo
12:35 p.m. - 5:27 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YHM Hamilton
3h 52mdirect
Air Transat Logo
8:00 a.m. - 11:38 a.m.YHM  Hamilton-YYC Calgary
4h 38mdirect
C$ 398Air Transat
1 day ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Calgary to Hamilton flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Hamilton?

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Hamilton typically range from C$ 235 to C$ 470. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 283, on Porter Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Hamilton?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Hamilton. It's 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Hamilton?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Hamilton at C$ 194 round-trip.
•December (C$ 468) and August (C$ 453) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 141% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Calgary to Hamilton the cheapest?

Flights from Calgary to Hamilton are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 68% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Calgary to Hamilton

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YYC

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain

Expert on YHM

Jennifer Bain is a Canadian travel writer who takes at least 50 flights a year and has proudly visited all 13 of Canada's provinces and territories. She is a former newspaper travel editor who has written three travel books. Jennifer is the Canada editor for U.S.-based National Parks Traveler and freelances for numerous other outlets.

Key details for Calgary to Hamilton flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 156
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Calgary to Hamilton

When to book flights from Calgary to Hamilton

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Hamilton based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Calgary to Hamilton flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Calgary to Hamilton?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Hamilton:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 1:24 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 11:34 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 54m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Calgary to Hamilton?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Calgary to Hamilton.

  • How long does a flight from Calgary to Hamilton take?

    A direct flight from Calgary to Hamilton takes 3h 54m, covering 4,337 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Calgary to Hamilton?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Calgary to Hamilton flight?

    Round-trip flights from Calgary to Hamilton range from C$ 235 to C$ 470, with an average of C$ 358 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 235 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Calgary to Hamilton flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 52% above the C$ 358 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Calgary to Hamilton?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 353 round-trip, compared to C$ 419 via a layover through MET - Montreal Metropolitan (YHU).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Calgary to Hamilton?

    WestJet is the only airline operating Calgary to Hamilton flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Calgary to Hamilton?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Calgary to Hamilton?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Flair Airlines and WestJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Calgary to Hamilton changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 283 to C$ 1,675. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Calgary to Hamilton looking right now?

    One-way fares from Calgary to Hamilton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 185, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Calgary to Hamilton?

    Flights from Calgary to Hamilton usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Hamilton (YHM).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Calgary to Hamilton?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Calgary to Hamilton?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Hamilton route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Calgary to Hamilton pass through?

    One-stop flights from Calgary to Hamilton most commonly connect through:

    • MET - Montreal Metropolitan (YHU) – 63% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Ottawa (YOW) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Calgary to Hamilton?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Calgary to Hamilton. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 320 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 413, a difference of C$ 93.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Calgary to Hamilton?

    2 airlines operate flights between Calgary and Hamilton. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • WestJet
    • Porter Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Calgary to Hamilton?

    Flying via Ottawa (YOW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 56m, compared with 7h 01m via MET - Montreal Metropolitan (YHU) and 7h 01m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Calgary and Hamilton?

    Hamilton is 1 hour ahead of Calgary (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Calgary to Hamilton flights?

    Among airlines operating Calgary to Hamilton flights:

    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Calgary to Hamilton flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Calgary to Hamilton flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average C$ 320, about C$ 93 less than Saturday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 68% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Calgary to Hamilton trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 194 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 274 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hamilton Airport.

    • Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt ON

Prefer to fly direct from Calgary to Hamilton?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Calgary Airport to Hamilton Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Calgary to Hamilton

Monday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Tuesday

WestJet

WestJet

Wednesday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Thursday

WestJet

WestJet

Friday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Sunday

Porter Airlines,WestJet

Porter Airlines,WestJet

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Direct returns

Hamilton to Calgary

Monday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Tuesday

WestJet

WestJet

Wednesday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Thursday

WestJet

WestJet

Friday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Sunday

Porter Airlines,WestJet

Porter Airlines,WestJet

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