Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Every week, there are 121 Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:10 Air Canada flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:22 with Air Canada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your YVR to YEG flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Edmonton, Canada. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Canada.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to YEG flights, with 75.6% of its services arriving as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight is C$34. A return plane ticket is currently C$70. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from YVR to YEG, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near YVR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near YEG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz to explore Edmonton and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Edmonton International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to the centre of Edmonton has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Edmonton in May.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to YEG in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.