Cheap Flights to Winnipeg (YWG)

Winnipeg is the capital of Canadian province of Manitoba and situated at the confluence of Assiniboine and Red rivers. Historically, the region was a center of trading for the indigenous people of Canada before the European influx. The first fort here was built by French traders in early 18th century. Winnipeg is a transportation hub and is nicknamed the ‘Gateway to the West’. The city has a diverse population and hosts many cultural festivals annually like the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Jazz Winnipeg Festival, and Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.

Things to do in Winnipeg

Grand Beach

Approximately an hour’s drive from Winnipeg, the Grand Beach is located near the eastern coast of Lake Winnipeg. The Grand Beach was considered to be among the best beaches in the world. Visitors can indulge themselves in various enjoyable activities like cycling, bird-watching, boating, hiking, kite-boarding and fishing. The beach also hosts public festivals for the entire family like Grand Marais Family Festival, Canada Day celebrations and Manitoba Summerfest.

Whiteshell Provincial Park

The Whiteshell Provincial Park is located about an hour and a half’s drive away from Winnipeg on Highway 44. The park is home to boreal woods, multiple rivers, bare granite ridges and secluded lakes. Visitors can come here to be close to nature and go hiking, cycling, boating, and camping . They can also explore archeological sites of petroforms on flat granite ridges.

Oak Hammock Marsh

Oak Hammock Marsh is located 12 miles north of Winnipeg. The green space constitutes grasslands and surrounding forests. It is a haven for bird watching enthusiasts, and birds like snow geese, Canada geese, mallards, and many more can be spotted here.

Best Time to Fly to Winnipeg
The best time to take flights to Winnipeg is during the summer, during June, July and August. June is the most affordable month to visit when the weather is comfortable and the crowds thinner than in the peak summer. Winnipeg experiences snowfall from November to April.

Airports in Winnipeg
Winnipeg flights are operated to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The airport is operated by the Winnipeg Airport Authority and the seventh busiest in the country. The airport is a hub for Flair Airlines, Calm Air, and Perimeter Airlines and a focus city for WestJet. Major airlines operate flights to a number of destinations around the world such as Denver, Vancouver, Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Toronto, and more.