Calgary to Phoenix (YYC–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYC–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,226 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 26 | 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 3h05-3h14 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Calgary
| Metric | YYC→PHX | YEG→PHX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYC | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – |
Travel Essentials
YYC: MDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 PM in Phoenix.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
YYC–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYC to PHX
Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YYC to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYC to PHX ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,226 miles (1,973 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).