Grande Prairie to Calgary (YQU–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS3344
WS WestJet
DH8D
5:35 AM
MST
7:05 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8408
AC Air Canada
DH8D
6:10 AM
MST
7:30 AM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3332
WS WestJet
DH8D
8:10 AM
MST
9:40 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3334
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:55 AM
MST
1:20 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3336
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:20 PM
MST
5:45 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CNK381
CNK CNK
5:18 PM
MST
6:24 PM
MDT
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3338
WS WestJet
DH8D
8:45 PM
MST
10:10 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3331
WS WestJet
DH4
5:55 AM
MDT
7:38 AM
MST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3345
WS WestJet
DH8D
9:40 AM
MDT
11:21 AM
MST
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3341
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:00 AM
MDT
12:37 PM
MST
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AC8405
AC Air Canada
DH8D
4:25 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS3337
WS WestJet
DH4
6:35 PM
MDT
8:09 PM
MST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3339
WS WestJet
DH4
11:45 PM
MDT
1:25 AM+1
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Grande Prairie to Calgary
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 346 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

YQU–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQU–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 32 DH8D 1h25-1h30
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h20 Star Alliance
CNK CNK 1
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (33 flights/wk, 83%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YQU to YYC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQU to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
35
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YQU → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YYC → YQU
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Grande Prairie

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric YQU→YYC YXJ→YYC YZU→YYC
Distance from YQU 103 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 40 7 1
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 0h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of YQU with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Grande Prairie.
YQU: MST · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grande Prairie, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
346 mi / 556 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.

YQU–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grande Prairie to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance346 mi / 556 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 34 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YQU
IATA / ICAOYQU / CYQU
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Elevation2,195 ft / 669 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQU to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 346 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK and WestJet.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from YQU to YYC. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQL and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Grande Prairie.
Yes, return flights from YYC to YQU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXJ, YZU and YXS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YQU to YYC

Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK and WestJet. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YQU to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQU to YYC ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (556 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YQL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Saint John (YXJ), Whitecourt (YZU) and Prince George (YXS).