Cheap Flights to Saskatoon (YXE)

The largest city in Saskatchewan province, Saskatoon is the economic and cultural hub of the region. The city was founded in 1882 and is situated along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway. Saskatoon is located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River and is nicknamed the ‘Paris of the Prairies’ for its eight bridges. Saskatoon has a diverse local population and is home to a large indigenous community. Nutana, Sutherland and Riversdale are the historic neighborhoods of the city. Many galleries and museums like the Remai Modern Art Gallery and Saskatchewan Railway Museum can be found here alongside live theater venues like the Roxy Theater.

Things to do in Saskatoon

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a National Historic Site of Canada. The archaeological remains found here represent 6,000 years of Northern Plains history. Located on the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River, it is the site where nomadic tribes gathered for over 6,000 years. The Northern Plains people came to this area to gather food, hunt bison, and seek shelter from the wind. Spread over 600 acres, the park has 19 sites which represent the society of the Northern Plains people including Atsina, Cree, Blackfoot and more.

Remai Modern

Remai Modern is a modern art museum. The extensive collection at museum includes artworks from Picasso and many emerging artists. The museum also has many temporary exhibitions featuring international artists. It also holds talks, tours and film screenings to keep the visitors engaged.

Western Development Museum'

Western Development Museum is the largest network of museums in Saskatchewan. There are four distinct themes which each museum focusses on, namely, people, agriculture, transportation and economy. The Saskatoon branch is the largest human history museum and has a collection of over 75,000 artefacts.

Best Time to Fly to Saskatoon

The best time to take flights to Saskatoon is from December to March. During this time, visitors can enjoy winter activities like outdoor ice skating and ice hockey. If you prefer visiting during summer season, June to August will be the ideal time for a visit.

Airports in Saskatoon

Flights to Saskatoon are operated by Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. The airport is served by passenger, courier, and air freight operators. This airport is a hub for Transwest Air, Express Air, and Pronto Airways. Airlines like Air Canada, WestJet, Air Canada Express, Sunwing Airlines, and WestJet Encore operate Saskatoon flights to several destinations around the world such as Cancun, Santa Clara, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Toronto, and more.