Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YYT to YMM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
R 4,424 is currently the best price for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,816. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYT to YMM if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YYT to YMM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport.
Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of St. John's International Airport, 62.67% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach St. John's International Airport from central St John's, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYT:
Arriving at Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
Step off your St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option within easy reach of YMM, consider Travelodge by Wyndham Fort McMurray.
Travel at your own speed with a Fort McMurray International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Avis or National and venture far and wide through Fort Mcmurray and beyond.
Increase your chances of scoring the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Fort McMurray International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to central Fort Mcmurray
Fort McMurray International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Fort Mcmurray. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Fort Mcmurray. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from St. John's International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport for July if you want to visit Fort Mcmurray during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -24ºC (-11ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYT to YMM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Fort Mcmurray is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south of Fort Mcmurray, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
St. Albert is another standout destination in Canada and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Fort Mcmurray. No trip is complete without a visit to Children’s Bridge, Little White School and John E. Poole Wetlands.
