Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flights from YYC to YQU start at 06:00 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 23:30 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from 38 weekly Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flights.
Your YYC to YQU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada has direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Grande Prairie — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that offers YYC to YQU flights, with 65.52% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
At the moment, Rs32,287 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs64,981. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYC to YQU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YYC to YQU by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights that depart Calgary International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near YYC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
If you're arriving on a late Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YQU:
Pick up a Grande Prairie Airport rental car and discover Grande Prairie and beyond with your own wheels. National, Avis and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Grande Prairie Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to central Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Grande Prairie. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Grande Prairie in May.
When reserving your flight from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Grande Prairie, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYC to YQU in December. Average temperatures are between -22ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Grande Prairie. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Red Deer, about 467 kilometres south-east of Grande Prairie. Riverside Meadows Park, Park and Stephanson Park are among its highlights.
