Flying from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Calgary.
Flights from YYC to YEG start from 07:00 — the first with WestJet. The latest departure is at 23:30 with WestJet. In total, you can choose from 93 weekly Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YYC to YEG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Edmonton, Canada. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport:
The majority of travelers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.
With a dependable 81.25% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YYC to YEG flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
$46 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $93. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYC to YEG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from YYC to YEG.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to Calgary Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Calgary to Calgary Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YYC:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Follow your own route with a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and see more of Edmonton and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Edmonton in February.
The warmest month in Edmonton is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Calgary Airport to Edmonton International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYC to YEG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Edmonton, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometers south to Calgary to tick off its popular sights. From Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre to Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Canada, consider Saskatoon, roughly 483 kilometers east of Edmonton. Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral are among the biggest draws.











