Travelling from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Yellowknife and Edmonton are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Every week, there are 27 Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, pick the 07:00 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:00 with Canadian North.
Leave enough time to catch your YZF to YEG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport, so getting to Edmonton (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Canadian North is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 93.44% of services landing on schedule, Air Canada has the best on-time performance for YZF to YEG flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Right now, C$48 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$117. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YZF to YEG, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YZF 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.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Yellowknife Airport, 52.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Yellowknife Airport from central Yellowknife, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near YZF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Reserve a hotel close to YEG if you're catching a late Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and explore beyond Edmonton's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Edmonton International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Edmonton. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Edmonton International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YZF to YEG in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 explored once you've seen the sights of Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Saskatoon is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No trip is complete without visiting Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.