How to find cheap flights to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
£428 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Edmonton International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to YEG, the lowest fare is £213.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer some amazing early bird rates.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Edmonton by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to browse prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Edmonton, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Edmonton International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Edmonton
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Edmonton is typically May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to YEG.
If you'd love to experience Edmonton at its busiest, book your flights to YEG for July. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do than at other times.
January is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Edmonton then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Edmonton is warmest in July, averaging between 10ºC and 25ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from -25ºC to 0ºC.
September gives you the best chance of sunshine. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Edmonton.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in June, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Travel to Edmonton in a single journey. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Edmonton International Airport:
United offers the most punctual service. Up to 84% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a great option when booking your YEG plane ticket.
On arrival at YEG, you'll be in the UTC-7 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Edmonton International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to YEG:
Edmonton International Airport has an on-time rating of 79%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Getting to central Edmonton from Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
YEG is located about 26 kms (16 miles) from central Edmonton.
After touching down from your flight to YEG, expect a drive to the centre of around 30 minutes.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Edmonton, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Edmonton highlights
These top attractions should be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Edmonton:
Rogers Place: Located around 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Muttart Conservatory: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Edmonton experience.
How to get to Spruce Grove from Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Off to the nearby city of Spruce Grove? It's about 48 kms (30 miles) from YEG. Give yourself around 40 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Plan for a travel time of 2 hours 40 minutes or so when making your way to Spruce Grove on public transport.
Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Camrose
If Camrose is where you're going, it's around 56 kms (35 miles) from Edmonton International Airport.
Getting there by car takes roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
Craving more adventure? Calgary is an essential stop in Canada. It's around 257 kms (160 miles) south of Edmonton and features Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge. The most convenient airport for this city is Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Another city in Canada that will quickly win you over is Red Deer. From Edmonton, it's around 113 kms (70 miles) south and features highlights like Discovery Canyon and Red Deer Mountain Bike Park. Add a stop at Old C.P.R. Bridge too.
Or head to St. Albert, about 40 kms (25 miles) north of Edmonton. Art Gallery of St Albert, St. Albert's Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators and Father Lacombe Chapel are just the start of reasons to go.