Winnipeg to Edmonton (YWG–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS483
WS WestJet
737
6:45 AM
CDT
8:02 AM
MDT
2h 17m
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WS967
WS WestJet
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
11:17 AM
MDT
2h 17m
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CNK91
CNK CNK
CL60
12:45 PM
CDT
1:46 PM
MDT
2h 1m
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WS485
WS WestJet
737
12:55 PM
CDT
2:08 PM
MDT
2h 13m
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WS482
WS WestJet
73H
9:05 AM
MDT
12:07 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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WS484
WS WestJet
B38M
8:50 PM
MDT
11:47 PM
CDT
1h 57m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Winnipeg to Edmonton
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 738 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

YWG–YEG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, CNK and MAL lead the route. The flight covers 738 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YWG–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 17 737, 73H 2h13-2h17 100% – –
CNK CNK 1 CL60 2h01 100% – –
MAL MAL 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
73H Boeing 737-800 – WS
CL60 Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605 – CNK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + MAL + WS (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YWG to YEG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
YMM ~4h 20m YLW ~4h 50m CPR ~4h 58m YZF ~6h 4m YXX ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
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
YWG → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → YWG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YWG delays → YEG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
738 mi / 1,187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 17m.
Facts

YWG–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance738 mi / 1,187 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out / 18 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 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 YWG to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 17m. The route covers 738 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: CNK, MAL and WestJet.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from YWG to YEG. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YMM, YLW, CPR, YZF, YXX, YYJ, PSP, LAX, SCF, YRT, ATL, IAH, MCO, DEN, MBJ, CUN, MZT, SJD, PUJ, YXE, PHX, YYC, YVR, YUL, YQR, LAS, HUX, YYZ, MSP, YOW and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Winnipeg.
Yes, return flights from YEG to YWG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YWG to YEG

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from CNK, MAL and WestJet. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YWG to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YWG to YEG ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,187 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.