Direct flights from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife

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Fort Simpson

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Canada

YFS

Fort Simpson Airport

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Yellowknife

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YZF

Yellowknife Airport

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Distance
224 miles  ·  (360 km)
Flight time
50 minutes
Airlines
  • Air Tindi
  • Canadian North
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 / 320
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8

Fort Simpson to Yellowknife Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from YFS to YZF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Yellowknife

What is the best time to visit Yellowknife?

🌲 ❄️  Subarctic / Alpine

The Subarctic region surrounding Yellowknife is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.

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The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.

Airlines flying from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife

Airline-specific flight schedules from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Fort Simpson YFS to Yellowknife YZF. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Air Tindi
Air Tindi flight schedulefrom Fort Simpson to Yellowknife

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Canadian North flight schedulefrom Fort Simpson to Yellowknife

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Fort Simpson to Yellowknife Flights

Flights from YFS to YZF are operated 10 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 09:25 - 19:05. The earliest flight departs at 09:25, the last flight departs at 19:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife takes 50 minutes. The flight distance between Fort Simpson and Yellowknife is 224 miles (or 360 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Yellowknife?

There is 1 airport in Yellowknife: Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

How many flights per week are there from YFS to YZF?

There are 10 flights per week flying from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife?

50 minutes is the average flight time from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife.

How far is Yellowknife from Fort Simpson?

The distance from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife is 224 miles (360 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from YFS airport to YZF airport?

Air Tindi and Canadian North are flying nonstop from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife.

What alliances have direct flights from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife?

There are no alliances flying direct from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife at the moment.

What classes are available from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife?

Aircraft types that fly from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife:

  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 / 320
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8

What is the earliest flight departing from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife?

The earliest flight departs at 09:25 from Fort Simpson and arrives at 10:20 at Yellowknife.

What is the latest flight available from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife?

The latest flight departs at 19:05 from Fort Simpson and arrives at 20:05 at Yellowknife.

Non-stop flights from YFS to YZF

224 miles (360 km)  ·  50m

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1 passenger
Economy
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  • 12:00

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  • 18:50

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