Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-8, making Victoria one hour behind Edmonton.
Flights from YEG to YYJ start at 08:00 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 23:10 with WestJet. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport flights.
Your YEG to YYJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Victoria (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a breeze with WestJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is WestJet.
WestJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for YEG to YYJ flights, with 88.62% of its services landing as scheduled.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of all flights departing from Edmonton International Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Edmonton to Edmonton International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near YEG. Whether you have an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
If you're arriving on a late Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Victoria and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Victoria. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Victoria International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YEG to YYJ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery are key reasons to visit.



