Flying from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) jetting off from here.
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to YEG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes about 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Think about setting out from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). You can book a direct Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flight ticket from this popular hub.
From PHX, direct flights from Phoenix to YEG are offered by WestJet.
WestJet attracts the most bookings on the PHX to YEG route.
With 77.38% of services landing on schedule, WestJet is the top on-time carrier flying between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Edmonton International Airport.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and YEG:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to YEG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Most flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
When booking your flight ticket from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
Making your way to AZA from the centre of Phoenix? The airport is located around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes about 40 minutes by car.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and explore beyond Edmonton's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to central Edmonton is about 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport is Rs15,824. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs47,198. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to YEG.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Phoenix to YEG.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Visit Edmonton in May for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Phoenix to YEG flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC and 0ºC.
More about Edmonton
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Edmonton right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Edmonton International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory are must-do's during your Edmonton adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Edmonton. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, head for Red Deer, about 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail are key highlights.
