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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 395
Typical prices: C$ 430-C$ 686
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Sun 7/1Sat 13/1
PDX - YYC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 206
Typical prices: C$ 214-C$ 410
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Sun 7/1
PDX - YYC • 2 stops
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Calgary. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 411 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Calgary (PDX-YYC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Calgary

Thu, 7 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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8:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
23h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 395Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
22h 53m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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8:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
23h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 417Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Sat, 9 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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7:30 a.m. - 9:32 a.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
28h 02m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 419Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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8:00 p.m. - 3:03 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
21h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
C$ 420Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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9:50 a.m. - 10:04 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
14h 14m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
C$ 423Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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8:00 p.m. - 3:03 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
45h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
C$ 430Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
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7:03 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
38h 12m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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8:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
23h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 433Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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8:00 p.m. - 3:03 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
21h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
C$ 434Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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11:40 a.m. - 8:37 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
10h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 437Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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10:22 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.PDX  Portland-YYC Calgary
11h 23m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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9:50 a.m. - 8:37 p.m.YYC  Calgary-PDX Portland
12h 47m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 438Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Portland to Calgary flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Calgary. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Calgary at C$ 478 round-trip.
•December (C$ 702) and June (C$ 685) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Portland to Calgary the cheapest?

Flights from Portland to Calgary are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% 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 Portland to Calgary

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis

Expert on YYC

Kaitlyn is a guidebook author and travel writer splitting her time between Atlantic Canada and Istanbul, Türkiye. She has visited over fifty countries and all seven continents, so she is very familiar with many hotels, airports and airlines around the globe. But her favorite type of vacation is sunbathing by the sea with a good book in hand.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Portland to Calgary flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 206
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 79% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Portland to Calgary

When to book flights from Portland to Calgary

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

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

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

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

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

    A direct flight from Portland to Calgary takes 00m, covering 1,419 km.

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

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

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

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Calgary range from C$ 430 to C$ 686, with an average of C$ 543 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 430 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the C$ 543 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 411 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 519 for direct.

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

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 140 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 Portland to Calgary?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to Calgary 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$ 395 to C$ 1,931. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Portland to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 253, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Calgary Airport (YYC)?

    Calgary Airport (YYC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 6 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz

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

    Flights from Portland to Calgary usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Calgary (YYC).

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

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

    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 83% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Portland to Calgary. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 493 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 639, a difference of C$ 146.

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

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

    Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 45m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 6h 08m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Portland and Calgary?

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

  • Which popular places can I visit in Calgary?

    Some of the most popular sights in Calgary are Stampede Park, Scotiabank Saddledome, and Calgary Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Calgary on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Portland to Calgary flights:

    • Delta: 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 Portland to Calgary 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 Premium Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

  • Can I cancel my booking for flights from Portland to Calgary with Delta?

    Delta Air Lines typically offers different fare options on flights from Portland to Calgary that come with different cancellation policies. For example, the refundable fare allows for free cancellations and refunds, while non-refundable fares typically come with a fee for cancellations or changes.

  • How do I get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to the city center?

    Taxis are readily available at the airport. The journey to the city center takes around 20-25 minutes depending on traffic. Calgary Transit also provides bus services from the airport to the city center. Take the 300 BRT Route, which runs every 15 minutes during peak hours and every half hour during off-peak hours. The journey takes around 30 minutes.

  • What is the luggage allowance on flights from Portland to Calgary with Air Canada?

    The luggage allowance on Air Canada flights varies based on the fare you choose: Standard, Flex, or Comfort. If you purchase a Standard fare, you are allowed to bring one personal item and one standard carry-on bag but checked bags are not included. If you purchase a Flex fare, you have the same luggage allowance as Standard, but you can also check one bag for free.

  • What services does United Airlines offer for economy class passengers on flights from Portland to Calgary?

    United Airlines offers a variety of movies, TV shows, and music channels that are available on seat-back screens or through the United app on your personal device on flights from Portland to Calgary. Passengers also receive complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, coffee, and tea.

Your guide to booking Portland to Calgary 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 Monday. On this route, Friday flights average C$ 493, about C$ 146 less than Monday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Calgary trip for October. Fares historically average C$ 478 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 224 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 411 round-trip on this route – about C$ 108 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Calgary Airport.

    • Hotel 11, Mod A Sonesta Collection
    • Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
    • Wingate by Wyndham Calgary Airport
  • Alaska Airlines allows families with children under the age of 2 to board early for flights from Portland (PDX) to Calgary (YYC). The airline also provides designated family seating on their aircraft as well as the option to purchase bulkhead seats which provide more legroom.
  • Connecting flights from Portland (PDX) to Calgary (YYC) have stops in various cities based on the airline you opt for. Some of these layovers include Seattle (SEA), Salt Lake City (SLC), Vancouver (YVR), and San Francisco (SFO).
  • WestJet offers escort assistance to passengers who require assistance to navigate through the airport, including to boarding gates or baggage claim areas. The airline also offers passengers with reduced mobility the option to choose seats that best meet their needs on flights from Portland (PDX) to Calgary (YYC). To access these services, passengers with reduced mobility are encouraged to contact WestJet at least 48 hours before their scheduled departure time to ensure that their needs can be accommodated.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) has one main terminal building with five concourses: Concourses A, B, C, D, and E. The terminal building is divided into two levels: the upper level, which is for ticketing, departure gates, and shops and restaurants; and the lower level, which is for baggage claim, ground transportation, and more shops and restaurants.
  • Delta offers the option for passengers to purchase carbon offsets to counterbalance the emissions from their flight including for flights from Portland (PDX) to Calgary (YYC). Delta has also implemented operational procedures to optimize flight routes, minimize taxiing times, and reduce fuel burn during flights.

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