Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to New York: what you need to know
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. Following the UTC-5 timezone, New York is two hours ahead of Edmonton.
To avoid missing your YEG to New York flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
YEG is about 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near YEG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Edmonton International Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to New York flight is R 3,171. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,492. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from YEG to New York, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Edmonton International Airport to New York across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from YEG to New York.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Reserving your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before your flight from YEG to New York can help you lock in the lowest rate.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
After your flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
After stepping off your YEG to New York flight, kick back at a hotel close to EWR. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
You'll find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York has arrived. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel near LGA. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your YEG to New York flight:
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from LGA around two weeks ahead of your flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, along with a better price.
New York LaGuardia Airport's street address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York. July is the busiest month to travel to New York. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Edmonton International Airport to New York plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to New York, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on every New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of New York, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
