Saskatoon to Calgary (YXE–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS345
WS WestJet
738
5:25 AM
CST
6:53 AM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3565
WS WestJet
DH8D
10:20 AM
CST
10:53 AM
MDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3567
WS WestJet
DH4
10:55 AM
CST
12:30 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3571
WS WestJet
DH8D
1:00 PM
CST
2:35 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS359
WS WestJet
38M
4:45 PM
CST
5:03 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS967
WS WestJet
B38M
6:00 PM
CST
7:18 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3573
WS WestJet
DH8D
8:20 PM
CST
8:49 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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WS375
WS WestJet
73W
11:22 PM
CST
1:16 AM+1
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3564
WS WestJet
DH4
8:55 AM
MDT
11:21 AM
CST
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3570
WS WestJet
DH4
10:55 AM
MDT
12:27 PM
CST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WS358
WS WestJet
73H
1:40 PM
MDT
3:58 PM
CST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3566
WS WestJet
DH8D
5:20 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS368
WS WestJet
73W
6:40 PM
MDT
8:58 PM
CST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS970
WS WestJet
73H
9:00 PM
MDT
10:18 PM
CST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3568
WS WestJet
DH4
9:45 PM
MDT
11:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WS378
WS WestJet
737
11:30 PM
MDT
12:48 AM+1
CST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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Saskatoon to Calgary
4 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 322 mi 1h 18m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

YXE–YYC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 322 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YXE–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 45 38M, 738, 73W, B38M, DH4, DH8D 1h18-1h54 86%
AC Air Canada 1 86% Star Alliance
CNK CNK 1 86%
MAL MAL 1 86%
Aircraft on this route
38M Airbus A380-800 (mixed) – WS
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
B38MWS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + MAL + WS (47 flights/wk, 98%)
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YXE to YYC direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YXE to YYC.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
306
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
YXE → YYC
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
97%
Return
YYC → YXE
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YXE delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Saskatoon

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric YXE→YYC YQR→YYC YLL→YYC
Distance from YXE 149 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 1
Weekly flights 45 33 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 39m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of YXE with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Calgary is 0 hours the same as Saskatoon.
YXE: CST · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Saskatoon, it's 6:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
322 mi / 517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 54m.

YXE–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Saskatoon to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance322 mi / 517 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights45 out / 46 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: YXE
IATA / ICAOYXE / CYXE
TimezoneAmerica/Swift_Current
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,653 ft / 504 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YXE to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 54m. The route covers 322 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK, MAL and WestJet.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from YXE to YYC. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLL, YFI, YZF, YQR, YVR, MSP, YEG, CUN, PUJ, PVR, YWG, YYZ, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YYC to YXE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQR and YLL. 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 YXE to YYC

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK, MAL and WestJet. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YXE to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YXE to YYC ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 322 miles (517 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Regina (YQR) and Lloydminster (YLL).