Cheap Flights to Winnipeg

Overview

The capital of Manitoba, Winnipeg has a little bit of everything, from arts and culture, to sports, shopping, and cuisine. Book a cheap ticket to Winnipeg and see why this big city in the heart of the Canadian has something for everyone.

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How long is the flight to Winnipeg?

WestJet and Air Canada are the main airlines flying into Winnipeg. From Halifax to Winnipeg, the quickest flight will be 3h 57m. However, if you’re flying out of Toronto, you’ll have several flight times to choose from. Flights from Toronto to Winnipeg last around 2h 40m, and, they depart as early as 5 a.m. and as late as 10 p.m. You can also fly into Winnipeg from Victoria in less than 4h aboard Air Canada.

Where can you get direct flights to Winnipeg?

From Calgary, you can fly directly into Winnipeg. Other cities offering nonstop flights into Winnipeg include Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto. There are also several flights requiring only one stop. This includes flights from Quebec City to Winnipeg with Air Canada (that makes a stop in Toronto) as well as flights with WestJet from London (also making a connection at Toronto Pearson International).

How do you get from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to the city centre?

There are a few options for getting to downtown Winnipeg. The most economical mode of transportation is the Winnipeg Transit. It runs from around 6 a.m. to after midnight and picks up travellers on the south end of the airport. If you prefer more private transportation, you can hail a cab outside of the terminal building. Rental car agencies also make it convenient to drive yourself around town. Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Hertz all have offices on the upper floor of the airport’s parking garage.

What are some things to do in Winnipeg?

Tourists can enjoy a variety of activities while on vacation in Winnipeg. Outdoor enthusiasts will want to spend a day or two at Assiniboine Park. With a zoo, playground, and conservatory, this park has something for the entire family. If you are interested in history, you should tour the Manitoba Museum and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It is also a cultural hub and home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. During the winter months, you can participate in an array of winter sports such as skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or ice fishing. Other things to do while visiting Winnipeg include shopping in the Forks or gambling at Club Regent Casino.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Winnipeg?

Winnipeg is the largest city in the Province of Manitoba. If you are flying to this city in Western Canada from Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec City, or any other city in Canada, you do not need a passport. You will, however, need a government-issued, picture identification in order to board the plane. This includes either a driver’s license, citizenship card or provincial identity card.

Winnipeg climate

Winnipeg’s winters are long, cold and dark, with as little as eight hours of sunlight a day. The summers are warm and humid, with highs in July averaging 26 Celsius (78 Fahrenheit).

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Getting around Winnipeg

Because Winnipeg is such a sprawling city, and because the bus system is good but not great, and because parking is pretty easy anywhere you go, renting a car is recommended. 

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