Flying from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
1 hour 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Seattle to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Edmonton is one hour ahead of Seattle. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), with 11 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from SEA to YEG is the 7:55am Alaska Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 2:28pm with Alaska Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to YEG. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can find a direct flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Book your direct flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from SEA.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from SEA to YEG.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Alaska Airlines. Its services land as planned 73.02% of the time.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can get to LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to YEG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
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Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle to Edmonton International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Right now, $117 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $289. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to YEG.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Seattle to Edmonton International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Seattle to YEG.
Save money on your flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). July is the busiest month to visit Edmonton. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
Lock in a Seattle to YEG plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edmonton to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport in February when temperatures are between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Edmonton
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Edmonton right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport:
Rogers Place and Citadel Theatre are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Edmonton to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Edmonton. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Red Deer is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. No journey is complete without experiencing Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
