Direct flights from Vancouver to Yellowknife

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YZF

Yellowknife Airport

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Distance
975 miles  ·  (1,569 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • Air North
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737-500
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Canadair Regional Jet 900

Vancouver to Yellowknife Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Vancouver to Yellowknife. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from YVR 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 Vancouver to Yellowknife

Airline-specific flight schedules from Vancouver to Yellowknife

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Vancouver YVR 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 Canada
Air Canada flight schedulefrom Vancouver to Yellowknife

Air Canada is a member of Star Alliance
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Air North
Air North flight schedulefrom Vancouver to Yellowknife

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Vancouver to Yellowknife Flights

Flights from YVR to YZF are operated 12 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 13:00 - 20:40. The earliest flight departs at 13:00, the last flight departs at 20:40. 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.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Vancouver to Yellowknife takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Vancouver and Yellowknife is 975 miles (or 1,569 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 YVR to YZF?

There are 12 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Yellowknife (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Yellowknife.

How far is Yellowknife from Vancouver?

The distance from Vancouver to Yellowknife is 975 miles (1,569 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from YVR airport to YZF airport?

Air Canada and Air North are flying nonstop from Vancouver to Yellowknife.

What alliances have direct flights from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Vancouver to Yellowknife.

What classes are available from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

Aircraft types that fly from Vancouver to Yellowknife:

  • Boeing 737-500
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Canadair Regional Jet 900

What is the earliest flight departing from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

The earliest flight departs at 13:00 from Vancouver and arrives at 16:29 at Yellowknife.

What is the latest flight available from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

The latest flight departs at 20:40 from Vancouver and arrives at 00:06 at Yellowknife.

Non-stop flights from YVR to YZF

975 miles (1,569 km)  ·  2h 30m

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