By using our clever “No change fee” filter, that’s how. All you have to do is enter your dates and other details, click the “Search” button, then mark the checkbox under the “Flexible change policies” subheading (it’s on the left). Expedia makes it a cinch to find flexible and affordable fares to Alberta.

Dig out your passport, pack your bags and take your pick of these quality airlines that offer flights into or near Alberta:

• WestJet - 550 flights to or near Alberta each month, including 524 flights to Calgary Intl. Airport (YYC) per month.
• United Airlines - 290 flights to or near Alberta each month, including 230 flights to Calgary Intl. Airport (YYC) per month.
• Delta Air Lines - 99 flights to or near Alberta each month, including 99 flights to Calgary Intl. Airport (YYC) per month.

An useful strategy for getting your hands on cheap tickets is to be flexible with your dates. Begin with searching for your flight to Alberta, then click on the “flexible dates” box to see prices for nearby days. Want another tip? Book well ahead of time. To give you an idea of costs, S$312 was the best price for a flight to Alberta in the last seven days.

There were plenty of low-cost fares for the taking in the last seven days, with the cost of a return flight to Alberta varying between S$312 and S$1,292. Many lucky travellers locked in one-way seats from Los Angeles (LAX) for just S$132.

Which of these two Alberta airports you’ll taxi into will depend largely on your chosen carrier and where you want to stay in the region:

• Calgary Intl. Airport (YYC) - 1,071 flights per month.
• Edmonton Intl. Airport (YEG) - 182 flights per month.

Take off for Alberta early in the week and you’ll usually be rewarded with cheaper fares. Tuesday is generally the cheapest day to fly out, followed closely by Monday. If you’re hoping to avoid the costliest flights, keep clear of Saturdays.

In the last seven days, plane tickets to Alberta ranged between S$312 and S$1,292. Prices tend to go up over time, so secure a bargain today.

Calgary, Alberta’s most well-known city, is a great destination to tour around at anytime. Don’t like cooler weather? Then venture here from June 20 onward during the summer months, when average temperatures range from 10ºC to 21ºC. March, April and August is when Calgary is really lively.

A cheap month to book a flight to Alberta is February, while the most expensive is December. Keep clear of this month if you’re looking to save money.