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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:37 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 12:42 am.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton takes 1h 37m, covering 502 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton range from $100 to $176, with an average of $127 over the past 12 months. Anything below $100 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $127 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $51 round-trip via Victoria Intl (YYJ), compared to $127 for nonstop.

WestJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton flights are:

• WestJet: 92% on time
• Flair Airlines: 89% on time
• Air Canada: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Flair Airlines and WestJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $100 to $929. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton flights:

• WestJet
• Air Canada

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $69, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Edmonton Airport (YEG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Edmonton (YEG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton most commonly connect through:

• Kelowna (YLW) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Victoria Intl (YYJ) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $125 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $132, a difference of $7.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Edmonton. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• WestJet
• Flair Airlines

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 20m via Kelowna (YLW) and 4h 33m via Victoria Intl (YYJ).

Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Edmonton flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Flair Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Flair Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The airport has over 60 therapy animals on site including dogs, rabbits and cats. Edmonton International Airport was the first airport in Canada to bring emotional support dogs to help travellers cope with their anxiety. Therapy dogs are identified with bandanas or vests, and their handlers are easily identified as well by their matching t-shirts.

Taxis from Edmonton International Airport to the city centre charge a flat fee of C$ 55. You can grab a cab from outside the arrivals area of the airport. Only four authorized taxi companies service the airport, and these are 24-7 Taxi Line, Airport Taxi Service, Co-op Taxi Line and Greater Edmonton Taxi Service.

If you’re in transit and on your way to another destination, or simply wish to rest after your flight from Vancouver to Edmonton, you can book a room at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, right next to the airport.

Edmonton Transit System bus 747 has regular connections every half-hour from the airport to the Century Park bus station in Edmonton. The first departure from the airport is at 4:34 am, and a one-way ticket costs C$ 5. The bus stop is on the arrivals level, outside of door 8.

There are three marked pet relief areas on level 1 outside of the arrivals area. One is near door 10, one is near door 3, close to the Easy Parkade parking lot, and the last is near entrance 1. If you need any help locating them, look for one of the Edmonton Airport Volunteer Ambassadors. They hold an identification card and wear bright blue shirts.

There is a bus leaving to Jasper from Edmonton International Airport every day at 3:15 pm, from door 10 on the arrivals level. Trips must be booked in advance, and a one-way ticket costs C$ 99.