Cheap Flights from YYC to GTF: When to Fly from Calgary to Great Falls

 

The cheapest times to fly from YYC to GTF are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• October 15th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from YYC to GTF is early December. Prices can be as high as $805 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $325 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Great Falls

Flying from Calgary (YYC) to Great Falls, MT (GTF) will usually cost between $352 to $607 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $355. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $630. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $274 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $476 can be considered a good price for a round-trip YYC to GTF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the YYC to GTF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the YYC to GTF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Calgary. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.06, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $79 (13%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $425. Return trip prices are from the GTF to YYC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from YYC to GTF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 29 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from YYC to GTF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from YYC to GTF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, United, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Great Falls International Airport to Calgary International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 278 miles or 447 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from YYC to GTF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop YYC to GTF flight is about 1 hour 29 minutes.

How many flights go between Calgary and Great Falls, MT?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 57 available flights from YYC to GTF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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