Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Prince George Airport (YXS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Prince George is one hour behind Edmonton and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, opt for the 08:55 Central Mountain Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 08:55 with Central Mountain Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your YEG to YXS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Prince George (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a snap with Central Mountain Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Central Mountain Air on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YEG to YXS flights is Central Mountain Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Prince George Airport (YXS)
Right now, C$137 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$290. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from YEG to YXS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of the departures from Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near YEG:
Arriving at Prince George Airport (YXS)
Step off your Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from YXS, stay at Carmel Inn.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Prince George Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Hertz and explore beyond Prince George's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Prince George Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Prince George Airport (YXS) to central Prince George
From Prince George Airport, Prince George is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Prince George Airport (YXS)
January is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Prince George in May.
When reserving your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Prince George Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Prince George, with the temperature ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to YXS in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Prince George has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Prince George, a visit to Kamloops will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Prince George, Vernon is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out HURLBURT PARK, Becker park bike park and South Vernon Park.
