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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 404
Typical prices: C$ 521-C$ 940
Air Canada
Fri 19/10Sat 27/10
IAD - YYC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 183
Typical prices: C$ 217-C$ 505
Delta
Thu 4/10
IAD - YYC • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and Calgary. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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DCA - YYC
Cheapest • 8% average savings
IAD - YYC
Most popular
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 33% price drop
July
Most popular
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 326 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary (WAS-YYC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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3:45 p.m. - 1:17 a.m.IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
11h 32m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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6:00 a.m. - 8:23 p.m.YYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 23m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 404Air Canada
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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6:59 a.m. - 8:29 p.m.DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
15h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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12:45 a.m. - 10:29 a.m.YYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 44m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 408Air Canada
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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6:30 a.m. - 11:28 a.m.DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 a.m. - 10:34 p.m.YYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
14h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 410Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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10:10 p.m. - 12:19 p.m.IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
16h 09m1 stop San Francisco
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11:55 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.YYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 410Multiple Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
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5:48 p.m. - 12:19 p.m.IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
20h 31m1 stop San Francisco
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12:50 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.YYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 410Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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12:55 p.m. - 8:36 p.m.DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
9h 41m2 stops Ottawa Winnipeg
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6:50 p.m. - 7:58 a.m.YYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
12h 08m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 411Air Canada
Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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6:55 p.m. - 1:17 a.m.DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
8h 22m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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6:30 a.m. - 10:34 p.m.YYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
14h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 415Air Canada
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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4:00 p.m. - 1:17 a.m.IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YYC Calgary
11h 17m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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6:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.YYC  Calgary-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 45m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 415Air Canada
Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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6:00 a.m. - 9:48 p.m.DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
17h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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6:30 a.m. - 10:34 p.m.YYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
14h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 418Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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4:00 p.m. - 1:50 a.m.DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YYC Calgary
10h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:10 p.m. - 2:24 p.m.YYC  Calgary-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
19h 14m2 stops Ottawa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 421Air Canada
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary start at C$ 404. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 521 to C$ 940. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 404 on Air Canada.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Calgary flight route?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Calgary (YYC) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Calgary route, averaging C$ 645 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Calgary routes average C$ 751, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary and is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Calgary at C$ 482 round-trip.
  • December (C$ 940) and March (C$ 897) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 95% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Washington, D.C. to Calgary the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada, WestJet and IAD

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.

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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.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 183
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Calgary

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Calgary flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. and Calgary.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Calgary (YYC).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 326 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to C$ 752 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary most commonly connect through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 48% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 7% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Washington, D.C. to Calgary route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 624 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 845, a difference of C$ 221. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Calgary:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:07 am and lands at 1:58 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:07 am and lands at 1:58 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 51m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 32% above the route average of C$ 723. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary take?

    A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Calgary takes 4h 51m, covering 5,091 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. 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$ 404 to C$ 3,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Calgary looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 212, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Washington, D.C. to Calgary?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 7h 34m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 48m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Calgary?

    Calgary is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C. (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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
    • Thrifty
    • Budget
    • Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Calgary flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Calgary range from C$ 521 to C$ 940, with an average of C$ 723 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 521 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to Calgary flights?

    WestJet is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. to Calgary route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. 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 Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 624 – about C$ 221 less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Calgary trip for October. Fares historically average C$ 482 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 458 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 San Francisco Airport (SFO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 326 round-trip on this route – about C$ 426 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.
    - Comfort Inn & Suites Calgary Airport - North
    - Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
    - Hotel 11, Mod A Sonesta Collection

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