How to find cheap flights to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
At the moment, $669 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Eagle County Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to EGE for $2,100.
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It's typically recommended to book roughly two months ahead of your travel date. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Vail, where Eagle County Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Vail. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to travel to Vail, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Eagle County Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Vail
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Vail in July.
To find the cheapest month for flights to EGE, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
March is the most popular month for flights to EGE. Go then if you're eager to see Vail at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to travel is November. Lock in your plane tickets to Vail then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Vail is warmest in July, with averages of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Ranging from -20ºC (-4ºF) to 0ºC (32ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? September is the driest month in Vail, averaging five days of rain.
Rain is more likely during February, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Flying to Eagle County Airport (EGE): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Eagle County Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Vail easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your EGE plane ticket with United. Up to 76% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
On arrival at EGE, you'll be in the UTC-6 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to EGE? These hotels near Eagle County Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Go from runway to road in no time when you pick up a car hire in EGE. Rent your wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Sixt and tour the lesser-explored corners of Vail and beyond.
Flights taking off from Eagle County Airport land as scheduled 65% of the time. This figure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Vail from Eagle County Airport (EGE)
EGE is about 56 kilometres from central Vail.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to EGE, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Vail has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Vail highlights
Step off your flight to Vail and head directly for these major attractions:
Vail Summit: Located around 2 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Bravo!Vail: Hit up this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Vail experience.
How to get to Golden from Eagle County Airport (EGE)
EGE serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Golden, which is about 145 kilometres away. The best way to reach the centre will depend on the time of day, so plan ahead.
Travelling from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to Edwards
Edwards is around 27 kilometres from Eagle County Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
It'll take you 30 minutes or so to drive to Edwards.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more adventures? Denver will keep things interesting on your trip through the United States. It's about 161 kilometres east of Vail and features Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark. The main airport for this city is Denver International Airport (DEN).
Colorado Springs makes a great addition to your trip to the United States. You'll find it around 209 kilometres south-east of Vail. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS).
About 177 kilometres east of Vail, Aurora is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Sagebrush Park, Launch Pad Brewery and Alta Vista Park.
