Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Winnipeg Airport (YWG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Winnipeg's timezone is UTC-6, making Winnipeg one hour ahead of Edmonton.
Flights from YEG to YWG start from 08:30 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 20:45 with WestJet. In total, there are 20 weekly Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your YEG to YWG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Winnipeg (and perhaps some other great corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is WestJet.
With a dependable 89.92% of services arriving on schedule, WestJet is the most punctual carrier operating YEG to YWG flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Winnipeg Airport (YWG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport flight is 57 €. A return ticket is currently 117 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from YEG to YWG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from YEG to YWG.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
79% of flights leaving from Edmonton International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near YEG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Winnipeg Airport (YWG)
If you're coming in on a late Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YWG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Winnipeg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and discover more of Winnipeg and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Winnipeg Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Winnipeg Airport (YWG)
Before locking in your flights from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport, think about which time of year is best for you. High season in Winnipeg offers a vibrant atmosphere and lots to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
When booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Winnipeg Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Winnipeg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to YWG in January. Temperatures average between -25ºC (-13ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Brandon is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Winnipeg. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include The Daly House Museum, Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum and Patricia Beach Provincial Park.
Yorkton is another standout destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres north-west of Winnipeg. No journey is complete without seeing Western Development Museum, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery and Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.