Flying from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to YEG, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting away during a peak month like July? High seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Washington DC to YEG that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DCA and YEG include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
DCA is about 6 kilometers from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
71% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add a little extra to your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and YEG:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to YEG flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BWI and YEG are:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
BWI is around 48 kilometers from central Washington DC. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77% of the time.
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near YEG and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is around 26 kilometers from central Edmonton. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport is $142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $320. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to YEG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Edmonton. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Washington DC to YEG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edmonton
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Edmonton International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edmonton:
Rogers Place and Citadel Theatre are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Edmonton travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometers south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Canada, head for Red Deer, about 113 kilometers south of Edmonton. Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge are among its highlights.