Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Edmonton one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Take your pick of 129 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Air Canada is the earliest available. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to YEG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Edmonton (and then other destinations in Canada) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that offers YVR to YEG flights. A reliable 87.44% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Rs6,806 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs20,342. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to YEG, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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 update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from YVR to YEG.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near YEG:
Hit the road running by picking up a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz to explore Edmonton and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week in advance.
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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
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, travel to Edmonton in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YVR to YEG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Edmonton, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Calgary to tick off its leading sights. From Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre to Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Canada, consider Saskatoon, about 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral are among the biggest draws.



























