Flying from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Calgary is two hours behind Philadelphia. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to YYC.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to YYC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can get to TTN from central Philadelphia in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Philadelphia to YYC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82.45% of them touching down as planned.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YYC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport flight.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport is ر.ق. 470. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,158. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to YYC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is when most people visit Calgary. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
Lock in a Philadelphia to YYC flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Calgary to range from 8ºC to 26ºC.
December sees temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Calgary International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are must-visits when exploring Calgary.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 129 kilometres north of Calgary, Red Deer is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
