Flying from New York to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) begins with finding the best airport to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Edmonton is two hours behind New York. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to YEG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to YEG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 48 kilometers from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Edmonton International Airport, check out these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You can reach EWR from the center of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometers or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to YEG flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from New York to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) with one or more stops out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and YEG:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From the center of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Edmonton International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for any trip.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Edmonton International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Grab an Edmonton International Airport rental car and explore Edmonton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to the center of Edmonton is roughly 27 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
$123 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Edmonton International Airport. Return flights start at $291. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to YEG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap New York to Edmonton International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to YEG.
Find an affordable flight from New York to Edmonton International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Edmonton. July is when most people book flights from New York to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
When booking your New York to YEG plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Edmonton International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Edmonton
Start your Edmonton trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Edmonton International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Edmonton when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Rogers Place followed by Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometers south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Around 113 kilometers south of Edmonton, Red Deer is another favorite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.