Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Miami.
To ensure you catch your MIA to YYC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MIA and YYC:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, RM416 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,679. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MIA to YYC, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Miami International Airport, 76.14% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Miami to Miami International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MIA? If you're catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're arriving on a late Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near YYC:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Calgary and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Calgary in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Miami International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MIA to YYC in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.