Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Edmonton is one hour ahead of Phoenix and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from PHX to YEG start from 09:50 — the first with Flair Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with WestJet. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PHX to YEG flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Edmonton (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with Flair Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Flair Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates PHX to YEG flights is WestJet. Its services arrive as planned 77.38% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHX and YEG:
Denver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
$163 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $369. These prices can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PHX to YEG by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PHX to YEG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PHX:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Pick up an Edmonton International Airport rental car and explore Edmonton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week ahead.
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 by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Edmonton in May.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to go to Edmonton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHX to YEG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Saskatoon, roughly 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre are among the biggest draws.
