Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Calgary is one hour ahead of Portland and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with WestJet is the earliest available. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 14:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your PDX to YYC flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Traveling to Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a snap with WestJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
WestJet is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and YYC:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, $85 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $186. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from PDX to YYC by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from PDX to YYC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PDX.
To get to Portland International Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Book a hotel near YYC if you're taking a late Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Calgary. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 46ºF and 79ºF. Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to YYC in December. Temperatures average between 0ºF and 32ºF then.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 170 miles north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Kelowna is another favorite destination in Canada and is around 250 miles west of Calgary. No trip is complete without visiting Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
