Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton is 17 hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to YEG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SYD and YEG:
Vancouver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Right now, $572 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,368. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to YEG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to YEG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Reserve a hotel close to YEG if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and chase adventure across Edmonton and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to central Edmonton has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Edmonton. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Edmonton is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Edmonton International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to YEG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Saskatoon is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No trip is complete without a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.