Flying from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your YMM to YQU flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
C$196 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$323. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from YMM to YQU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport.
Handy information about Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
67.22% of flights leaving from Fort McMurray International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Fort McMurray International Airport from central Fort Mcmurray, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport? Check out Travelodge by Wyndham Fort McMurray. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to YMM.
Arriving at Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
If you're landing on a late Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YQU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Grande Prairie Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from National, Avis or Enterprise and discover more of Grande Prairie and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Grande Prairie Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to central Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Grande Prairie. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Grande Prairie in May.
The warmest month in Grande Prairie is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YMM to YQU in December. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Grande Prairie, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Edmonton to check off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Red Deer is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 467 kilometres south-east of Grande Prairie. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside Meadows Park, Park and Stephanson Park.
