How to find cheap flights to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Edmonton International Airport is $466. A return plane ticket to YEG right now is $1,050.
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We recommend booking about six months before you plan to depart. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Edmonton by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Search for plane tickets to Edmonton International Airport that include a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Edmonton
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Edmonton is usually May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to YEG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, look for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
July is the most popular month for flights to YEG. Go then if you're eager to see Edmonton at its busiest and best.
Travel in May if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Edmonton are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Edmonton is warmest in July, averaging between 10ºC and 25ºC.
Ranging from -25ºC to 0ºC, February is when temperatures are lowest.
Flying to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Offering direct flights to Edmonton International Airport, these major airlines make reaching Edmonton easy:
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to YEG. Put your bags down at any of these stays near Edmonton International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Edmonton from Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The distance from YEG to central Edmonton is about 32 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to YEG, driving to the centre will take around 35 minutes.
Roughly 1 hour 10 minutes is how long it'll take to make it there on public transport.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Edmonton, book one of these popular hotels:
Edmonton highlights
Royal Alberta Museum
Put this at the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Edmonton International Airport. You'll find it around 3 kilometres west of the city centre.
Fort Edmonton Park
Stop by Fort Edmonton Park and you'll be checking off one of the main attractions in Edmonton. It's roughly 6 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Alberta Legislature Building
Take a detour to this highlight next. Alberta Legislature Building is around 2 kilometres south-west of the centre and is one more essential Edmonton experience.
Complete your trip with an Edmonton car hire
Pick one of our car rentals in Edmonton and take in the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Edmonton International Airport.