Non-stop flights from Yellowknife (YZF)
Yellowknife Airport (IATA: YZF, ICAO: CYZF), also known as Yellowknife Airport, is a medium sized airport in Canada with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 23 domestic flights from Yellowknife.
The longest flight from Yellowknife YZF is a 1,196 mile (1,925 km) non-stop route to Ottawa YOW. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by Air North.
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Airlines flying from Yellowknife Popular destinations from Yellowknife Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Yellowknife
In total there are 7 airlines flying from and to Yellowknife. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Yellowknife
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Yellowknife, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Yellowknife that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Yellowknife
There are 2 airports that have flights from Yellowknife in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from YZF are listed below:
International flights from Yellowknife
Currently there are no international flights departing from Yellowknife. To get from Yellowknife to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Toronto or Vancouver.
Domestic flights from Yellowknife
Flights from Yellowknife to Canada
There are lots of domestic flights from Yellowknife (YZF). 23 airports in Canada have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Calgary are offered by WestJet.
The only airline with direct flights to Cambridge Bay is Canadian North.
To Colville Lake and Deline, you can fly with North-Wright Airways.
Non-stop flights to Edmonton are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Canadian North and WestJet.
You can fly non-stop to Fort Simpson with Air Tindi or Canadian North.
Direct flights to Fort Smith are offered by Northwestern Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Gameti is Air Tindi.
You can fly non-stop from Yellowknife to Gjoa Haven with Canadian North.
You can fly non-stop to Hay River with Air Tindi or Canadian North.
All direct flights from Yellowknife to Inuvik and Kugluktuk are operated by Canadian North.
To Lac La Martre and Lutselke, you can fly with Air Tindi.
You can fly non-stop to Norman Wells with Canadian North or North-Wright Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Ottawa is Air North. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
All direct flights from Yellowknife to Rankin Inlet and Taloyoak are operated by Canadian North.
You can fly non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Air North.
The only airline with direct flights to Ulukhaktok is Canadian North.
You can fly non-stop from Yellowknife to Vancouver with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Wekweeti is Air Tindi.
Direct flights to Whitehorse are offered by Air North. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Yellowknife
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Yellowknife (YZF). The nearest airports to Yellowknife (YZF) are Lac La Martre (YLE) and Wekweeti (YFJ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Yellowknife?
There is 1 airport in Yellowknife: Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
What is the best airport to fly from Yellowknife?
The most convenient airport to fly from Yellowknife is Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
How many airlines fly from Yellowknife?
There are 7 airlines flying from Yellowknife to 23 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Yellowknife?
Canadian North, Air Tindi and North-Wright Airways operate most flights from Yellowknife. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Yellowknife?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Yellowknife.
How many nonstop flights are there from Yellowknife?
There are roughly 1,145 flights departing from Yellowknife every month (or 266 flights each week), to a total of 23 airports - all within Canada.
What is the official name of Yellowknife Airport?
The official name of Yellowknife Airport is Yellowknife Airport.
What is the airport code of Yellowknife Airport?
The airport code of Yellowknife Airport is YZF.
What are the most popular flights from Yellowknife?
Edmonton, Vancouver and Fort Simpson are the 3 most popular routes from Yellowknife. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Yellowknife, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Yellowknife?
| Yellowknife to Edmonton | 1h 38m |
| Yellowknife to Vancouver | 2h 37m |
| Yellowknife to Fort Simpson | 1h 20m |
| Yellowknife to Cambridge Bay | 2h 2m |
| Yellowknife to Hay River | 45m |
