Flights Calgary → Edmonton
YYC → YEG
Route overview
The flight route connects Calgary and Edmonton, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737, De Havilland Canada DHC-8 series Dash 8s, and smaller planes like the Beechcraft 1900. The destination airport in Edmonton sees over seven million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role as a transportation hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Calgary (YYC) → Edmonton (YEG) route is operated by Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Edmonton the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Calgary the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Edmonton: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton (YEG) heads north for about 245 km, a flight time of roughly 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Calgary the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Edmonton it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating YYC-YEG
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Frequently asked questions about YYC-YEG
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
