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C$ 268 Find Cheap Flights from Edmonton to Chicago – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 447
Typical prices: C$ 304-C$ 527
WestJet
Fri 2/10Tue 6/10
YEG - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 569
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Wed 2/9Sat 5/9
YEG - ORD • Direct
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2 days a week
Wed, Sat
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 34m
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 466 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edmonton to Chicago (YEG-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edmonton to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Edmonton to Chicago

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
WestJet Logo
7:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
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5:30 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.
ORD
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YEG
8h 14m
1 stop
C$ 447WestJet
Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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9:10 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
6h 30m
1 stop
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5:30 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
ORD
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YEG
6h 25m
1 stop
C$ 466WestJet
Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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9:10 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
6h 30m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
5:30 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
ORD
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YEG
6h 25m
1 stop
C$ 467WestJet
Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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6:00 a.m. - 2:56 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
7h 56m
1 stop
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12:00 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
ORD
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YEG
9h 53m
1 stop
C$ 488Air Canada
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
WestJet Logo
6:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
4h 50m
1 stop
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2:20 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.
ORD
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YEG
8h 01m
1 stop
C$ 490WestJet
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
5:30 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
ORD
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YEG
6h 25m
1 stop
C$ 495WestJet
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
YEG
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ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
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5:30 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
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YEG
6h 25m
1 stop
C$ 497WestJet
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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9:15 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.
YEG
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MDW
8h 22m
2 stops
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9:55 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.
MDW
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YEG
8h 00m
1 stop
C$ 583Delta
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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9:15 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.
YEG
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MDW
8h 22m
2 stops
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9:55 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.
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YEG
8h 00m
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C$ 592Delta
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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9:15 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.
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MDW
11h 55m
2 stops
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9:55 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.
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YEG
8h 00m
1 stop
C$ 593Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edmonton to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edmonton to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Edmonton to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edmonton to Chicago departing in October.

What is the cheapest Edmonton to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Edmonton to Chicago costs C$ 323 on the route between Edmonton (YEG) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edmonton to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edmonton to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Edmonton to Chicago, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Edmonton, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edmonton to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edmonton to Chicago is May, where tickets cost C$ 160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 370 and C$ 351 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Edmonton to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 637, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edmonton to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edmonton to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edmonton to Chicago, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Edmonton to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Kaitlyn McInnis

Expert on YEG

Kaitlyn is a guidebook author and travel writer splitting her time between Atlantic Canada and Istanbul, Türkiye. She has visited over fifty countries and all seven continents, so she is very familiar with many hotels, airports and airlines around the globe. But her favorite type of vacation is sunbathing by the sea with a good book in hand.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 268
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
Flight from Edmonton to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Edmonton to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edmonton to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edmonton to Chicago

  • Can I change my fare class after my flight booking?

    Yes, with Delta Air Lines, you can change your flight for a change fee if you have a non-refundable ticket. WestJet allows changes up till two hours before the flight. If you modify your fare class within 24 hours of making the booking, the only thing you’ll owe is any difference in the fare.

  • Can I bring my own food or drinks on the flight?

    Some airlines allow you to bring your food and drinks onto the airplane. For example, Air Canada allows alcohol content not exceeding 70% in checked baggage. Many airlines permit passengers to transport solid food items in their carry-on or checked bags. However, if you have gel or liquid food items larger than 3.4 oz, it’s recommended that you place these items in your checked bags if feasible.

  • Are there any airline lounges available at the airport?

    Yes. United Airlines has multiple United Club locations in terminals 1 and 2 of Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport. In Terminal 3, American Airlines has the Admirals Club lounge. In Terminal 5, there are two British Airways Lounges and a Delta Sky Club. Booking these airlines will give you the chance to enjoy amenities such as food and beverage services, Wi-Fi, business facilities, and comfortable seating.

  • Can I travel with my pet from Edmonton to Chicago?

    It’s possible. Many airlines, including Air Canada, allow passengers to bring their 2-4 pets on board or transport them in the cargo hold on flights from Edmonton to Chicago. Air Canada allows only animals 10 kg (22 lbs) or lighter, which includes the weight of the carrier.

  • How many flights are there between Edmonton and Chicago per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Edmonton and lands in Chicago, with an average flight time of 3h 34m. The most common departure time is 3:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edmonton to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edmonton to Chicago was C$ 268 for a one-way ticket and C$ 447 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edmonton to Chicago?

    When flying out of Edmonton you will be using Edmonton. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edmonton to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edmonton to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edmonton and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edmonton to Chicago?

    You can catch a direct flight from Edmonton to Chicago on on Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edmonton to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edmonton to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 435 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 462 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edmonton to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edmonton to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Edmonton is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Edmonton with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edmonton to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Edmonton up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edmonton to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 322 or less one-way and C$ 336 or less round-trip.
  • From Edmonton, you’ll have two options for flying into Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD, located northwest of downtown Chicago, is a major global hub with multiple airlines. MDW, on the southwest side, is known for its convenient location near downtown Chicago.
  • When flying to Chicago, most airlines include one or more stops. For layovers in Calgary (YYC) or Ottawa (YOW), consider flying Air Canada. Westjet offers layovers in Atlanta (ATL), Calgary (YYC), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), and Vancouver (YVR). If you’d prefer a layover in Seattle (SEA), book your Edmonton to Chicago flight with Alaska Airlines.
  • This flight route emits over 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs) of CO2 per traveler. You can help protect the environment by choosing to book on airlines that are working to reduce their environmental impact. We recommend booking Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, and WestJet, which have all invested in more fuel-efficient aircrafts and bio fuels.
  • If you have specific medical requirements that need attention while traveling, Air Canada has the option to request additional seating and arrangements for some medical needs. Also, Delta Air Lines allows you to make special requests, for example, bringing a service animal.
  • As a citizen of Canada, traveling from Edmonton to Chicago for tourism doesn't require a visa if your stay is for 180 days or less. However, you’ll need to have a valid passport, a return or onward ticket, and sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay in Chicago.

Prefer to fly direct from Edmonton to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Edmonton to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Edmonton Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edmonton to Chicago

Wednesday

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Edmonton to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edmonton to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edmonton to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8455 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

8.0 ExcellentMark, Jun 2026
LAX - ORD
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

long flights are never truly comfortable but the airline did their best. crew was great and the flight was safe.

The captain was amazing and kept us informed throughout that there would be some rough air. The flight also got delayed but we were able to actually leave on time, which was great.

The staff did not do a good job of getting everyone boarded quickly, so we missed our take off window and had to sit on the tarmac for 20+ min waiting for our turn. The plan was old. Pockets on the back of seats were torn and tearing off. One of the attendants was rude-she would ask a question but he walking away before you finished answering so she kept getting our drink orders wrong.

Prefer not to have an almost 3 hour delay with useless communication that wasn't accurate.

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

Plane was one hour late. Hardly any space for our carry-ons. Stressful to catch connections.

I like the wider seats, Plus lots of legroom, Lacking entertainment, no tv or screen to play with

8 hrs. Of waiting instead of couple of hours..the only good thing I'm still able to go to my destination...

When flying premium on a two our flight a light lunch would have been nice considering the price you pay. A Kit Kat bar and bag of chips is rather cheap service.

The keg from Edmonton to Toronto My wife found it very cold. Other than that great flight.

We were happy with our experience. The price for tickets was much less than Delta and we actually took off and landed a little ahead of scheduled times.

Friendly helpful crew but that did not make up for cramped, uncomfortable seating. Anyone over 5.5 feet and 150lbs is going to feel crammed into the tiny space they have allotted for seating unless you are a special rewards customer, then you get the properly human size seats. With the outrageous price of flying these days, even in economy, the very least they can do is provide you with a comfortable seating experience. Especially since if there is any kind of delay on the ground you're likely to be stuck there even longer than your scheduled flight time.

Flight itself good .Landing at terminal3 and connections to terminal1,it is connections nightmare,specially for disable person

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

Our recent flight from edmontown to kahalui was excellent. The service staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, funny and attentive. Thanks to all involved that made or travel such a pleasant experience and we hope to fly with west jet again soon

gave me complimentary food as the flight was not full and was attentive to my needs

The staff were helpful with good relationships at all levels.- check in,in flight. BUT 1. The food provided was OK but inadequate supply. 2.in selecting my seat during the preboarding check in,I requested Change of seat which I did BUT without advice was charge $$ for this change!!

After 3 hours of delays, they ended up cancelling my flight. And although I could purchase one-way tickets to get to my destination, they would not offer me these flights as compensation for the cancelled flight, and I didn't end up making it home until 13 hours after I was originally supposed to arrive. It made for an extremely strenuous end to an otherwise good trip.

Boarded late then sat on the Tarmac for 90 minutes for no reason

The plane was almost an hour delayed and then once we were on board, they said that captain didn’t have enough hours left in his day to fly us so they had to find another captain. Surely that could’ve been figured out out in advance. Incredibly frustrating because I missed my connection in Toronto, and it has a result missed the first day of my conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Delayed on tarmac and missed next Air Canada flight by few minutes. Theh should have waited for me.

Terrible… Luggage’s missing for 5-days. Not expedited despite notifying them that insulin and ozempic were in bags and required refrigeration. I’m extremely disappointed. Meds were useless upon delivery as ice pack had dissolved and meds were warm and not useable because their efficacy and potency are now questionable . I’m so disappointed and expecting a full refund for the checked in bags.

It's kindof ridiculous that your system is even asking me about this since my flight was canceled and I wasn't rescheduled.

Flight issues, landing in Van rough. Attendant on flight to Vancouver was excellent. Delays in Edmonton not your fault but was frustrating

I fly all the time for work & am used to seeing "XYZ flight facilitated by XYZ airlines" (or similar) and it's never been an issue. This flight from Edmonton to DFW through Denver was very early - 6 am, international, so at the airport by 3am. The flight was booked on Kayak through Air Canada and the actual flight was supposed to be on United. I didn't receive anything from Air Canada prior to the flight, other than to check in via United app when I tried to find my flight on Air Canada app. The day of, we were all on the plane at 5:45 am, when the pilot came out to let us know that the engine had been leaking for some time, and we were now going to have to deplane and wait for the mechanic to arrive and evaluate. So, we did. Why the flight wasn't cancelled at that point I don't know. After about an hour, sure enough - cancelled, however at that point, it's late already to try and get onto a flight out of Edmonton (YEG) on a weekend, esp. since post-COVID it doesn't seem that YEG has fully recovered in terms of flights and airline availability. Trying to get back to DFW took me the rest of the weekend from Sat am at 6 to Sunday pm - late, included renting a car on my own dime and driving to Calgary (YYC) which has more flight availability, as well as another night's hotel also on my own dime. I found some help on the United app - the chat personnel did try to help find some way home. When I called Air Canada after I couldn't get a flight through United - they were quite rude and short on the phone, letting me know that it was my problem (and United's) not theirs. Since Air Canada booked the ticket and took my money I would expect that if nothing else they would try to be of some help. I am so disappointed in Air Canada and their customer service, btw - my follow-up email to them for some type of resolution or acknowledgement was acknowledged by the system as having been received but as of this point - 5 days later - no response.

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