Cheap Flights to Regina

If Regina isn't on your list of places to travel to, it should be. Wascana Lake is where the action is, and you can find trendy bars and restaurants, water sports facilities, and lots of green, open spaces for you to kick back and enjoy lazing in the sun. Regina is also festival-central, and annual events include the Ice and Fire Winter Carnival, Buffalo Days Summer Fair, International Fringe Theatre Festival, an agricultural festival, and the list goes on! So no matter when you book your flights to Regina, you'll find the city bustling with activity.

There's plenty here for sports fans too. You can buy tickets to cheer on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, try out the turf at one of the many golf courses in and around Regina, and even take in a game or two of hockey at the Brandt Centre with the Regina Pats, North America's oldest junior hockey franchise. Whether you're looking to enjoy outdoor activities, window shop in Cathedral Village, or do a pub-crawl through the Old Warehouse District, you're just a cheap flight away from it all.

All flights to Regina land at Regina International Airport (YQR) which is just five minutes away from the city.

Delta Airlines flies direct from Minneapolis to Regina, United Airlines has non-stop flights from Denver and Chicago, and you can also get cheap flights to Regina from Las Vegas and Phoenix with WestJet.

The airport is also served by Sunwing, Canjet, and Air Transat, as well as a few charter airlines.

Regina has distinct weather conditions through all four seasons —hot summers, very cold winters, and milder temperatures in spring and autumn. The city gets most of its rain from June to August so remember to come equipped with an umbrella or rainproof jacket if this is when you're visiting. Winter temperatures average -10°C to -15°C, and unless you're flying in for the Carnival, it's best to avoid booking airline tickets to Regina during this time.

Although well-connected by frequent services to Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Denver, and several other cities in North America, it is not a major tourist destination so cheap flights to Regina are usually easy to find throughout the year.

Regina International Airport (YQR) is a small airport and transport options from the airport are fairly limited. For details on the information listed below, visit the airport website.

Airport Shuttle: Airport shuttles are run by the Roaming Buffalo Shuttle Service which takes passengers to destinations in Regina as well as Moose Jaw. Trips to downtown Regina cost about $15 CAD.

Hotel Shuttle: For hassle-free travel from the airport, book yourself into a hotel which offers a courtesy pick-up service. Call ahead and inform the hotel about your flight number and expected arrival time so that you won't have a long wait to get into town. The pick-up area for hotel shuttles is located outside the exits on the terminal's main floor.

Taxi: Cabs can be found right outside the airport's exits and there is a dispatcher available if you need any assistance. You can also book in advance by calling one of the cab companies prior to your flight to Regina and giving them your arrival details. Depending on your destination, a trip to downtown Regina will set you back about $15-$20 CAD.

Car Rental: The car rental companies located at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. You will be charged an additional $3 CAD if you hire a car at the airport so you may want to book one in advance to avoid this fee. The rental parking lot is opposite the terminal exit gates so no matter which company you book with, you won't have far to walk to collect your car.

Other: If you'd like to travel in style, hire a limo with either Diamond or Phantom Limousines. Booking in advance is always advisable as the companies do not have counters at the airport.