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

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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
Prices
AC8405
AC Air Canada
DH8D
4:25 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Calgary to Grande Prairie
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 346 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

YYC–YQU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YQU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 27 DH4, DH8D 1h34-1h43 42%
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h25 42% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (27 flights/wk, 79%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to YQU direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YQU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
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
YYC → YQU
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Return
YQU → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Grande Prairie from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Grande Prairie Airport.
Metric YYC→YQU YEG→YQU
Distance from YYC 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 34 11
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Grande Prairie Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 PM in Grande Prairie.
Distance & Flight Time
346 mi / 556 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 43m.

YYC–YQU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Grande Prairie route.
Route details
Distance346 mi / 556 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 40 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YQU
IATA / ICAOYQU / CYQU
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
Elevation2,195 ft / 669 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to YQU flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 43m. The route covers 346 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YQU. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Grande Prairie is 1 hour behind Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YQU to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. 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 YYC to YQU

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to YQU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YQU ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (556 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).