- Must visit
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A leading anthropology museum with Indigenous masterworks and Pacific collections, set in a dramatic Arthur Erickson building at UBC.
Flights from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 29 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 418 miles (674 km) distance in 1h 30m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 418 miles (674 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 29 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$74
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$611
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 30 m
Flights on Sep 18
73
Distance
674 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC will cost around $611 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 73 flights from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC, including 39 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 674 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
F8813
F8503
F8807
F8803
F8505
F8507
F8503
WS475
F8505
WS477Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $161 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $161, while a flight costs an average of $490.
Distance: 418 miles (674 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$490 Average price | $161 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $329 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC costing on average $490 (€401).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WS111 | 10:00 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 10:40 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3741 · WS3710 | 10:05 AM Calgary | 11h55 | 9:00 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS146 · WS309 | 11:05 AM Calgary | 3h55 | 2:00 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS226 · WS543 | 11:05 AM Calgary | 6h20 | 4:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
F8801 | 11:05 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 11:45 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS113 | 11:05 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 11:45 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS146 · WS305 | 11:05 AM Calgary | 3h30 | 1:35 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS115 | 12:00 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 12:40 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC213 | 12:20 PM Calgary | 1h38 | 12:58 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC245+ AC8134 | 12:30 PM Calgary | 5h34 | 5:04 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
AC251+ AC8134 | 12:30 PM Calgary | 10h38 | 10:08 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS117 | 1:00 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 1:40 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3735 · WS3286 | 1:55 PM Calgary | 3h25 | 4:20 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS267 · WS3326 | 2:05 PM Calgary | 4h00 | 5:05 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS119 | 2:05 PM Calgary | 1h35 | 2:40 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3545 · WS3649 | 2:05 PM Calgary | 3h35 | 4:40 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS267 · WS3328 | 2:05 PM Calgary | 6h20 | 7:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3599 · WS3415 | 2:10 PM Calgary | 8h15 | 9:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3599 · WS3413 | 2:10 PM Calgary | 4h00 | 5:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS187 · WS3565 | 2:15 PM Calgary | 3h00 | 4:15 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS475 | 2:25 PM Calgary | 1h30 | 2:55 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS121 | 3:15 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 3:55 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC251+ AC8138 | 3:50 PM Calgary | 7h18 | 10:08 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS123 | 4:10 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 4:50 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
F8807 | 4:15 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 4:55 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC221 | 4:25 PM Calgary | 1h32 | 4:57 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS269 · WS3328 | 4:50 PM Calgary | 3h35 | 7:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3271 | 4:50 PM Calgary | 1h45 | 5:35 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS189 · WS3567 | 4:50 PM Calgary | 3h50 | 7:40 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS125 | 5:00 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 5:40 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS127 | 6:00 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 6:40 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS179 | 6:30 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 7:10 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS139 | 6:50 PM Calgary | 1h35 | 7:25 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS158 · WS321 | 6:50 PM Calgary | 4h20 | 10:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3275 | 6:55 PM Calgary | 1h45 | 7:40 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
F8505 | 7:10 PM Calgary | 1h30 | 7:40 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS240 · WS539 | 7:10 PM Calgary | 13h00 | 7:10 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS191 · WS3569 | 7:15 PM Calgary | 3h35 | 9:50 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
AC233+ AC8144 | 8:30 PM Calgary | 12h15 | 7:45 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
AC227 | 8:35 PM Calgary | 1h38 | 9:13 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
F8809 | 8:50 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 9:30 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS135 | 9:00 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 9:40 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC229 | 9:40 PM Calgary | 1h38 | 10:18 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS519 · WS3424 | 9:45 PM Calgary | 10h15 | 7:00 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS348 · WS601 | 9:55 PM Calgary | 11h30 | 8:25 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS477 | 9:55 PM Calgary | 1h30 | 10:25 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS133 | 9:55 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 10:35 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS137 | 11:35 PM Calgary | 1h40 | 12:15 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS350 · WS601 | 11:45 PM Calgary | 9h40 | 8:25 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
AC201 | 6:00 AM Calgary | 1h35 | 6:35 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC203 | 6:50 AM Calgary | 1h38 | 7:28 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS105 | 7:00 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 7:40 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
F8803 | 8:00 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 8:40 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3729 · WS3251 | 8:10 AM Calgary | 6h45 | 1:55 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3360 · WS681 | 8:10 AM Calgary | 7h00 | 2:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS181 · WS526 · WS309 | 8:10 AM Calgary | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS181 · WS526 · WS305 | 8:10 AM Calgary | 6h25 | 1:35 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS222 · WS543 | 8:10 AM Calgary | 9h15 | 4:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS181 · WS3348 · WS309 | 8:10 AM Calgary | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS107 | 8:20 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 9:00 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3733 · WS3286 | 9:10 AM Calgary | 8h10 | 4:20 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS263 · WS3324 | 9:15 AM Calgary | 3h00 | 11:15 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3597 · WS3413 | 9:15 AM Calgary | 8h55 | 5:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS224 · WS543 | 9:15 AM Calgary | 8h10 | 4:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3597 · WS3411 | 9:15 AM Calgary | 4h05 | 12:20 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS392 · WS681 | 9:25 AM Calgary | 5h45 | 2:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS144 · WS307 | 9:30 AM Calgary | 4h05 | 12:35 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS473 | 9:30 AM Calgary | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS109 | 9:30 AM Calgary | 1h40 | 10:10 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS183 · WS3348 · WS309 | 9:30 AM Calgary | 5h30 | 2:00 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
F8507 | 9:40 AM Calgary | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Discover the best of Vancouver, BC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vancouver, BC trip today.
A leading anthropology museum with Indigenous masterworks and Pacific collections, set in a dramatic Arthur Erickson building at UBC.
One of Canada’s top art museums, featuring major historical and contemporary exhibitions in a central downtown location.
This science museum is famous for its geodesic dome, hands-on exhibits, and family-friendly demonstrations along False Creek.
A vast urban park with seawall paths, beaches, forest trails, and landmark totem poles, ideal for first-time visitors.
Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood charms with brick streets, heritage buildings, boutiques, and a lively historic atmosphere.
A busy pedestrian-friendly waterfront district known for shops, studios, markets, theatres, and views over False Creek.
Wild Pacific salmon, often cedar-plank roasted or grilled, reflects Vancouver’s coastal Indigenous and West Coast food traditions.
Spot prawns are a prized seasonal local seafood, usually served simply grilled or raw to highlight their sweet, delicate flavor.
This local roll of BC salmon skin, cucumber, and sauce is a Vancouver sushi staple that reflects the city’s Japanese dining culture.
Refined Pacific Northwest fine dining in Gastown, known for local seafood, tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant room.
Celebrated waterfront restaurant focusing on sustainable seafood and Indigenous ingredients with one of Vancouver’s most iconic views.
Legendary Richmond spot for Chinese barbecue and hand-pulled noodles, popular for casual meals rooted in Greater Vancouver food culture.
Vancouver is costly for travelers. Hotels, dining, and attractions are pricier than many Canadian cities, though transit is reasonable and budget eats are still available.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and optional small change or 10% at cafes for table service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vancouver, BC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC flights use the Calgary to Vancouver airport pair. Use this guide to compare Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Calgary is 8 km from Calgary city centre. Public transport options include:
Calgary has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants located in the terminal, including fast food and sit-down options like Tim Hortons and Chili's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, including major banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calgary: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calgary: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calgary: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance include the Calgary Airport Marriott In-terminal Hotel..
Vancouver is 4 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including fast food, Asian, and cafes. Top options include Tim Hortons and Hudson's Euro Market.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including both domestic and intertiol terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vancouver: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vancouver: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel located inside the terminal..
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need