How to find cheap flights to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
605 € is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Fort McMurray International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to YMM, the lowest fare is 402 €.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Fort Mcmurray, where Fort McMurray International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Fort Mcmurray. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Fort McMurray International Airport.
Best time to go to Fort Mcmurray
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Fort Mcmurray is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to YMM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Fort Mcmurray at its busiest, book your flights to YMM for September. Being on holiday during high seasons generally means more to see and do compared to other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Fort Mcmurray then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Fort Mcmurray, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -24ºC (-11ºF) to -6ºC (21ºF).
Hoping for clearer skies? May is the driest month in Fort Mcmurray, averaging five days of rain.
The wettest time of year is June. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and take a direct flight to Fort McMurray International Airport. Air Canada and WestJet fly nonstop to Fort Mcmurray.
Air Canada offers the most punctual service. Up to 81% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a great choice when reserving your YMM plane ticket.
The timezone at YMM is UTC-7.
Travelodge by Wyndham Fort McMurray is a popular stay within an easy drive of Fort McMurray International Airport. Kick back and recharge here after your flight to YMM.
Flights taking off from Fort McMurray International Airport touch down when expected 75% of the time. This figure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Fort McMurray International Airport is located in Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Canada.
Getting to central Fort Mcmurray from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
YMM is about 14 kilometres from central Fort Mcmurray.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to YMM.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Fort Mcmurray has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Fort Mcmurray highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Fort Mcmurray:
Wood Buffalo Park: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres west of the centre.
Water Park: Want more reasons to visit Fort Mcmurray? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 5 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Lenarthur from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
Lenarthur is around 18 kilometres from YMM. Journey times by ride-share or taxi will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Tar Island
Tar Island is another city that's easy to reach from Fort McMurray International Airport. It's about 40 kilometres away.