Traveling from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YWG to YMM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
At the moment, $109 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $513. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from YWG to YMM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
YWG is located at 2000 Wellington Avenue.
61.28% of flights taking off from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport from central Winnipeg, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near YWG:
Arriving at Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
Consider staying at Travelodge by Wyndham Fort McMurray after touching down from your Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from YMM and a great option if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.
Grab a Fort McMurray International Airport rental car and explore Fort Mcmurray and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Avis and National are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Fort McMurray International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to central Fort Mcmurray
Fort McMurray International Airport to the center of Fort Mcmurray has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Fort Mcmurray in May.
Lock in your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Fort Mcmurray during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YWG to YMM in January. Average temperatures are between -24ºC (-11ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Fort Mcmurray has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometers south of Fort Mcmurray, a visit to Edmonton will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
St. Albert is another standout destination in Canada and is around 370 kilometers south-west of Fort Mcmurray. No journey is complete without seeing Children’s Bridge, Little White School and John E. Poole Wetlands.
