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

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346 mi airlines 31/wk
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✈ Nonstop
WS3604
WS WestJet
DH4
6:00 AM
MDT
7:25 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3606
WS WestJet
DH4
8:05 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS3608
WS WestJet
DH4
11:15 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS3612
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:10 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CNK77
CNK CNK
B190
5:15 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8408+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
5:55 PM
MDT
7:19 PM
MDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3615
WS WestJet
DH4
9:10 AM
MDT
10:40 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WS3621
WS WestJet
DH4
2:05 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC8405+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
4:25 PM
MDT
5:49 PM
MDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WS3623
WS WestJet
DH4
7:00 PM
MDT
8:30 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WS3611
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:45 PM
MDT
1:15 AM+1
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Grande Prairie to Calgary
4 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 346 mi 1h 15m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

YQU–YYC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 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 23 DH4, DH8D 1h25
AC Air Canada Also: UA 7 DH8D 1h24 Star Alliance UA
CNK CNK 1 B190 1h15
CWA CWA 0
Aircraft on this route
B190CNK
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + CWA + WS (24 flights/wk, 77%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 23%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQU to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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.

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 4 2 1
Weekly flights 31 12
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 55m 0h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of YQU with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Calgary is 0 hours the same as Grande Prairie.
YQU: MDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grande Prairie, it's 6:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
346 mi / 556 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m.

YQU–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grande Prairie to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance346 mi / 556 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights31 out / 34 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: YQU
IATA / ICAOYQU / CYQU
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
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 15m to 1h 25m. The route covers 346 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK, CWA and WestJet. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from YQU to YYC. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQL, YZP, VNY, PSP, IAD and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, CWA and WestJet. With 31 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 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (556 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 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).