Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Edmonton two hours behind Durham.
Your RDU to YEG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and YEG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Currently, R 3,091 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,913. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to YEG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RDU to YEG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near YEG:
Grab an Edmonton International Airport rental car and explore Edmonton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to central Edmonton has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Edmonton in May.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to YEG in February. Average temperatures are between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a trip to Calgary will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
If you want to check out another side of Canada, head for Saskatoon, about 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre are the start of reasons to visit.
