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    "Key": "LAS-YEG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Las Vegas",
      "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada",
      "airport": "Harry Reid Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "YEG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Edmonton",
      "fullCity": "Edmonton, Alberta",
      "airport": "Edmonton Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "A direct flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton (YEG) typically takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. With one stop, the total travel time is usually between 5 and 7 hours, depending on the layover city."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Yes, WestJet flies nonstop from Las Vegas to Edmonton daily, with up to five departures spread across the day at 10:00, 10:05, 16:35, 19:30, and 20:30. It's the only airline offering nonstop service on this route, operating 30 weekly flights.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel between Las Vegas and Edmonton, as this is an international route between the U.S. and Canada. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Canada, but they must have a valid U.S. passport; starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to the U.S., but they generally require a valid Canadian passport. Citizens of other countries should check both Canadian and U.S. entry requirements based on their nationality."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Las Vegas to Edmonton are October, November, and February, with average fares around $486–$506, while June, May, and March are the most expensive, averaging $659–$689.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "For the best fare from Las Vegas to Edmonton, book 11 to 14 weeks ahead, with an average price around $475. For summer or holiday travel, it's wise to book at the early end of that window or even a bit sooner, as last-minute tickets can jump above $1,000.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are scheduled from Las Vegas to Edmonton — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg turned up in the schedule data, so late-evening departures on this route aren't available.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "WestJet operates non‑stop flights from Las Vegas to Edmonton, with about 30 weekly departures spread across the day, and a typical fare around $625.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Las Vegas and Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle and Denver. Calgary and Vancouver offer efficient connections as major Canadian hubs, while Seattle and Denver provide broad networks and competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, but afternoon thunderstorms in Las Vegas can cause delays. Morning flights on WestJet or Flair Airlines tend to have the best on‑time odds."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "June through August offer pleasant temperatures and long daylight hours, with fewer crowds than winter holiday periods."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of onward or return travel, an eTA or visa, and a payment method for baggage. Check for any vaccination requirements before travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Edmonton has one main commercial airport, Edmonton International Airport (YEG), which serves all scheduled passenger flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Harry Reid Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport is about 5 miles south and reachable by public bus (RTC routes), shared shuttle vans, ride‑share, taxi, or driving. Ride‑share and taxis are the fastest and most popular, taking roughly 15–20 minutes with moderate fares; public buses are the cheapest but slower. Parking is available at both terminals, and the airport’s Rental Car Center is connected by free shuttle.",
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            "url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/all-options-to-and-from",
            "title": "All options to & from Harry Reid | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-03T22:51:37Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:39:45Z"
          },
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            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Edmonton airport?",
        "answer": "Edmonton International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but the Fairfield by Marriott Edmonton International Airport is connected to the terminal and offers a complimentary shuttle from door 10. The terminal itself has a designated rest zone near Gate 16 and sofas by Gate 56 for those who prefer to stay airside, though it can be noisy and well-lit.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/edmonton-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Edmonton Airport Guide (YEG) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/northamerica/edmonton-airport.htm",
            "title": "Edmonton Airport Guide (YEG) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:38:55Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:10:47Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yegfa-fairfield-edmonton-international-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel in Alberta, Canada | Fairfield by Marriott Edmonton International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Edmonton are operated by WestJet using Boeing 737-700 aircraft. Connecting itineraries are available on a variety of aircraft, most commonly Boeing 737-800s and Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with other types like Canadair Regional Jet 900s and Embraer 175s appearing on shorter segments. Exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but in-flight Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) offers several lounge options. The Centurion Lounge (Concourse D) provides complimentary cocktails, a buffet, and a quiet space for American Express Platinum Card members. The Club LAS has two locations (Concourse D and Terminal 3, Concourse E) accessible via Priority Pass or day pass, featuring showers, a bar, and light snacks. United Club (D Gates) serves eligible United passengers with bar service and Wi-Fi, and Capital One Lounge (D Gates) is available to select cardholders with grab-and-go food and a bar.",
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international",
            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport LAS Lounges - LAS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international",
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAS",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Harry Reid International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAS/the-club-las-terminal-3-concourse-e-RP0rlqi270",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "On Las Vegas–Edmonton flights, Basic Economy often excludes checked bags; standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins allow more, but policies vary by airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Las Vegas to Edmonton?",
        "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to Edmonton typically offer Economy class. Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business class are not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by carrier and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares usually do not."
      }
    }
  }
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