Flying from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Prince George.
Flights from YXS to YEG start at 10:15 — the earliest with Central Mountain Air. The last departure is at 15:20 with Central Mountain Air. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YXS to YEG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Edmonton (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a snap with Central Mountain Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Central Mountain Air on this route.
Among carriers operating YXS to YEG flights, Central Mountain Air has the best track record for timely arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
R 1,202 is currently the best price for a one-way Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,645. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from YXS to YEG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YXS to YEG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Prince George Airport (YXS)
51.12% of flights that leave from Prince George Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Prince George Airport from central Prince George, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport, check out Carmel Inn. It's a quick drive from YXS.
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're getting in on a late Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YEG:
Grab an Edmonton International Airport rental car and explore Edmonton and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to the centre of Edmonton has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Edmonton in May.
Book your flight from Prince George Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to go to Edmonton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YXS to YEG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Canada, head for Saskatoon, roughly 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre are among its highlights.
