Flying from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) taking off from here.
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Take your pick of 6 direct flights every week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). This is the busiest route, with WestJet offering a 11:25am departure from LAX to YEG.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to YEG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
December is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport with WestJet. This popular airline operates services from LAX.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with WestJet from LAX to YEG.
With 77.08% of its services arriving as planned, WestJet is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to YEG that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and YEG include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to YEG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and discover more of Edmonton and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, central Edmonton is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Currently, R 1,983 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,474. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to YEG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to YEG.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Visit Edmonton in November for a quieter experience.
Book a Los Angeles to YEG plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edmonton to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport in February when temperatures are between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Edmonton
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Edmonton right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Edmonton International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory are top sights which should be on any good Edmonton itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Red Deer is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. No journey is complete without experiencing Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.