Traveling from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Seattle has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Take a direct flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 54 minutes.
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Seattle. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), with 22 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SEA to YEG is the 08:00 Alaska Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 15:40 with WestJet.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to YEG. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) take off from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Seattle to YEG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
From central Seattle, SEA is approximately 23 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Looking to fly out of Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)? You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) out of this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Seattle to YEG with Alaska Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of LKE.
LKE is about 3 kilometers from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to YEG:
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
$74 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport. Return flights start from $192. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from Seattle to YEG by booking 10 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
To score the best price on your tickets from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport, schedule your trip for July (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Edmonton, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Seattle to YEG, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edmonton
Start your Edmonton trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Edmonton International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Edmonton is to explore its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
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