Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-7, making Edmonton two hours behind Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RDU to YEG flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and YEG:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Rs52,867 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs107,041. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to YEG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to YEG.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Consider staying in a hotel near YEG if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience more of Edmonton and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Edmonton. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to YEG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral.
