Atlanta to Edmonton (ATL–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ATL Airport Page →
1,971 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 6h 27m AFAMDL → WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 14m AFAMDL → WS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Edmonton flights
DEN Denver 7h 15m ACAFAM → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
YYC Calgary 7h 15m WS → 4NACLA Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 20m ACAMDL → ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton flights
ORD Chicago 7h 39m AAACAF → ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton flights
IAH Houston 7h 40m AFAMDL → ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Edmonton flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 49m DLWS → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
YUL Montréal 8h 26m ACAMDL → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Edmonton flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 36m AAAFAM → WS Phoenix (PHX) to Edmonton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlanta to Edmonton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,971 mi 4h 30m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ATL and YEG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Edmonton (YEG) Edmonton to Atlanta flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MKE ~6h 26m MSP ~6h 27m YWG ~6h 47m YHM ~7h 9m AUS ~7h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,489
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → YEG
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
89%
Return
YEG → ATL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric ATL→YEG PDK→YEG
Distance from ATL – 18 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 30m 4h
Departure OTP 78% –
Atlanta (PDK) to Edmonton flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,971 mi / 3,172 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Facts

ATL–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,971 mi / 3,172 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,971 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Salt Lake City and Denver.
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from YEG to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to YEG

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ATL to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to YEG is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,971 miles (3,172 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK).