Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to YEG start at 10:20 — the earliest with WestJet. The last departure is at 20:05 with WestJet. In total, you can choose from six weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LAX to YEG flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Edmonton — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is WestJet.
The most punctual carrier offering LAX to YEG flights is WestJet. Its services land without delay 77.08% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LAX and YEG:
Calgary International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Currently, 44 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 133 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LAX to YEG, book your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from LAX to YEG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YEG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz to explore Edmonton and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to central Edmonton has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Edmonton in May.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you'd like to visit 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). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to YEG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Edmonton, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres south to Calgary to check off its must-visit sights. From Calgary Tower to Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.