Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Calgary (CHI - YYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Calgary and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$236	United Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Calgary is currently $236
Cheapest one-way flight	$85	United Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Calgary is currently $85
Last-minute weekend getaway	$312	United Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Calgary is currently $312
Cheapest business class flights	$918	American Nonstop 4 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Calgary is currently $918

Fastest flight	3 hr 43 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Calgary takes 3 hr 43 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Calgary is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–300
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–350

Popular airlines from Chicago to Calgary

United

Nonstop

from $259

Typical price: $295–650

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - YYC Every day

77 weekly connecting flights

ORD - YYC Every day
American

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $305–660

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - YYC Every day

43 weekly connecting flights

ORD - YYC Every day
Delta

from $256

Typical price: $275–550

211 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - YYC Every day
WestJet

Nonstop

from $254

Typical price: $420–1,050

4 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - YYC Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Air Canada

from $312

Typical price: $250–580

111 weekly connecting flights

ORD - YYC Every day
Alaska

from $399

Typical price: $500–940

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - YYC Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Calgary

Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Calgary Canada 16 min 5 mi
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Edmonton Canada 2 hr 38 min 157 mi
Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

Lethbridge Canada 2 hr 24 min 112 mi
Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH)

Medicine Hat Canada 2 hr 59 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Calgary

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Calgary are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $175 to $300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Calgary recently found on Google Flights was with United from $236. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $85.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Calgary is $259, flying from May 25 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Calgary is $291, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Calgary is $256, flying from May 17 to May 23.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Chicago to Calgary is $254, flying from May 31 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Calgary is $312, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Calgary is $399, flying from May 8 to May 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Calgary starts at $236 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $85 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 43 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Calgary.

Calgary is popular in summer (May–Aug), when there's mild, dry weather and when the massive Calgary Stampede rodeo (Jul) is held. Other popular summer festivals include the Calgary Folk Music Festival (Jul) and the Calgary International Film Festival (Sep). Winters are cold, though sunny, with the warm Chinook wind periodically raising temperatures significantly. The bobsled ride at Olympic Park operates year-round, but the luge attraction is closed Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Calgary.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Calgary really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Calgary.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 77 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 211 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Calgary are:

American offers 7 nonstop flights and 43 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) .
WestJet offers 4 nonstop flights per week. WestJet flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) .
Air Canada offers 111 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Calgary.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Calgary recently found on Google Flights was with United from $236. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $85.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Calgary is $259, flying from May 25 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Calgary is $291, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Calgary is $256, flying from May 17 to May 23.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Chicago to Calgary is $254, flying from May 31 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Calgary is $312, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Calgary is $399, flying from May 8 to May 16.

American, United and WestJet fly direct from Chicago to Calgary.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Chicago to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 WestJet direct flights from Chicago to Calgary per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Calgary at price $312 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

American, United and WestJet fly direct from Chicago to Calgary.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Chicago to Calgary per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 WestJet direct flights from Chicago to Calgary per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Calgary on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Calgary start at $236 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Calgary, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Calgary start at $918 from Mon, Jun 1 to Wed, Jun 10 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Calgary start at $236 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Calgary, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Calgary starts at $312 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Calgary at price $312 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Calgary, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.