Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Calgary.
Flights from YYC to YHZ start at 09:15 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 23:15 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your YYC to YHZ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Halifax (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a snap with WestJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is WestJet.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YYC to YHZ flights is WestJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
£79 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £145. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYC to YHZ.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights leaving Calgary International Airport, 65.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is around 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to YYC? If you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
If you're getting in on a late Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YHZ:
Travel at your own speed with a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Halifax and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Halifax Stanfield International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 20 miles from the centre of Halifax. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Halifax in February.
Before locking in your flight from Calgary International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to YHZ in February. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 110 miles north-west of Halifax, a trip to Moncton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park, Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo.
If you want to check out another side of Canada, consider Sydney, about 190 miles north-east of Halifax. Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum are key reasons to visit.