Travelling from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Grande Prairie and Edmonton are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from YQU to YEG start from 13:10 — the earliest with WestJet. The last service of the day is at 13:50 with WestJet. Overall, there are four weekly Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your YQU to YEG flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
WestJet has direct flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Edmonton — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
WestJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YQU to YEG flights is WestJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
R 943 is the lowest price for a one-way Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,002. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YQU to YEG.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from YQU to YEG is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
Of the departures from Grande Prairie Airport, 55.06% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Grande Prairie Airport from central Grande Prairie, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near YQU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're coming in on a late Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YEG:
Travel at your own pace with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience more of Edmonton and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Edmonton in May.
Before locking in your flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Edmonton International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YQU to YEG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
