Travelling from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Anchorage.
Leave enough time to catch your ANC to YYC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ANC and YYC:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
C$223 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$503. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ANC to YYC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ANC to YYC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 79.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Anchorage. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ANC:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Book a hotel close to YYC if you're on a late Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Calgary. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ANC to YYC in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are the start of reasons to visit.