Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for YVR→YYC. Lowest economy: 5,500 miles + $22.15 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 16,865 points + $25.33 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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YVR to YYC at a glance
- From
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- To
- Calgary International, Calgary, Canada (YYC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Calgary (YYC)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 5,500 pts + $22.15 | Nonstop | WestJet (WS) | 7 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 5,809 pts + $44.75 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 245 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 6,000 pts + $18.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 292 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,111 pts + $25.33 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 10,500 pts + $3.46 | 1 stopNonstop from 10,500 pts | Air Canada (AC) | 7 | 294 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $7.22 | Nonstop | WestJet (WS) | 2 | 326 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $26.32 | Nonstop | WestJet (WS) | 7 | 299 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $18.40 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 283 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 16,865 pts + $25.33 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 18,500 pts + $17.29 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 295 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 19,360 pts + $60.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 3 | 197 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $18.40 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 287 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,500 pts + $22.15 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 6,000 pts + $18.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $7.22 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $26.32 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 16,865 pts + $25.33 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 18,500 pts + $17.29 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 19,360 pts + $60.00 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $18.40 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 5,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 16,865 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly YVR to YYC on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 5,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 16,865 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (21 dates) | 16,865 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 16,865 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (11 dates) | 16,881 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 16,881 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 17,285 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (29 dates) | 17,285 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 17,285 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 17,624 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 17,624 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (29 dates) | 17,624 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,809 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 17,624 · Aeroplan (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Vancouver to Calgary award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,500 miles + $22.15 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 01:50 UTC). In business, 16,865 points + $25.33 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 08:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on YVR→YYC?
8 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 328 dates, business 328 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 292 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 299 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 245 dates, business 197 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 6 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 326 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 283 dates, business 287 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 294 dates, business 295 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from YVR to YYC?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest YVR→YYC award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 5,500 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 16,865 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.