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Calgary Transit provides four different bus routes that run to the Calgary Airport. Two of these routes, the numbers 300 and 100, run directly to the terminals while the other two provide service to the airport property, but not the terminal buildings themselves. The fastest route to downtown Calgary is the route 300 which provides rapid service with limited stops along the way.

Vancouver International Airport offers the Canada Line which is Vancouver’s rapid transit light rail that connects the airport to downtown Vancouver. The trip to downtown can be made on this train in about 30 minutes. The platform for this train is located between the International and Domestic Terminals and can be accessed by elevators in the terminals.

The Calgary Airport offers the Spaceport, located on the third floor of the airport. This 6,000 square foot space provides a range of fascinating exhibits that are based on the themes of space exploration and scientific knowledge. There are also live exhibits and shows that delve into the topics of space, science and aviation, which your kids are sure to love.

All courtesy shuttles do their drop-offs and pick-ups at a designated location at the airport terminal. This area is marked by a green canopy and can be found on the arrivals level, level 1of the Domestic Terminal. On both arrivals level 2 and the shuttle bus pickup area, there are direct dial phones that will allow you to contact your hotel to request shuttle service.

Among airlines operating Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

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

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

3 airlines operate flights between Calgary and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• Air Canada
• Flair Airlines

Flights from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

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

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Flair Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Canada: a cabin 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $149 return via Kelowna (YLW), compared with $185 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Flair Airlines and WestJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kelowna (YLW) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Comox (YQQ) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Victoria Intl (YYJ) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 1% of one-stop connections

Kelowna (YLW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 6%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $177 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $188 – a $11 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 24%, and Night flights for 13%.

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are Davie Village, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, and BC Place Vancouver. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 07:33
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 01:38.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of $184. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 1h 43m, covering 1,104 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $101, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

WestJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport flights are:

• WestJet: 83% on time
• Flair Airlines: 83% on time
• Air Canada: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kelowna (YLW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 28m, compared to 4h 41m via Victoria Intl (YYJ) and 12h 30m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Vancouver Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Calgary (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• NextCar

Return flights from Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport range from $138 to $255, with an average of $184 over the past 12 months. Anything below $138 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Calgary to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• • WestJet
• • Air Canada