Non-stop flights to Whitehorse (YXY)
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is a medium sized airport in Canada. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 10 domestic flights to Whitehorse.
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All direct flights to Whitehorse Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Whitehorse Best time to visit Whitehorse Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 211 flights arriving at Whitehorse Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Whitehorse are routes from Vancouver (YVR) in Canada and Dawson City (YDA), also in Canada. These two routes together are operated 161 times this month, and make up for 76% of all monthly arrivals at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
The longest flight to Whitehorse YXY is departing from Toronto (YYZ). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 2,526 miles (4,065 km).
List of all direct flights to Whitehorse
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Whitehorse, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Whitehorse.
Airlines flying to Whitehorse
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Whitehorse. Most flights to Whitehorse are operated by Air North, as they connect 10 airports to YXY. That’s around 10 times as much as Air Canada, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Whitehorse. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all YXY flights:
What is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic / Alpine
The Subarctic region surrounding Whitehorse 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.
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.
International flights to Whitehorse
Currently there are no international flights to Whitehorse. The only flights to Whitehorse are domestic flights within Canada. To get to Whitehorse from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Toronto or Vancouver.
Domestic flights to Whitehorse
Flights from Canada to Whitehorse
There are lots of domestic flights to Whitehorse (YXY). 10 airports in Canada have direct flights to the airport.
From Calgary, you can fly non-stop with Air North or WestJet.
From Dawson City, Edmonton, Inuvik, Kamloops, Old Crow, Yukon and Toronto, all direct flights to Whitehorse are operated by Air North.
From Vancouver, you can fly non-stop with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Air North.
From Victoria and Yellowknife, you can fly with Air North.
All flights from Canada
Alternative airports near Whitehorse
Flying to an alternative airport near Whitehorse could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Whitehorse (YXY) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Skagway (SGY) and Haines (HNS).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Whitehorse?
There is 1 airport in Whitehorse: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
What is the best airport to fly into Whitehorse?
The most convenient airport to fly into Whitehorse is Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
How many airlines fly to Whitehorse?
There are 3 airlines flying to Whitehorse from 10 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Whitehorse?
Air North, Air Canada and WestJet operate most flights to Whitehorse. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Whitehorse?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Whitehorse.
How many nonstop flights are there to Whitehorse?
There are roughly 211 flights arriving at Whitehorse every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 10 airports - all within Canada.
What is the official name of Whitehorse Airport?
The official name of Whitehorse Airport is Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
What is the airport code of Whitehorse Airport?
The airport code of Whitehorse Airport is YXY.
What are the most popular flights to Whitehorse?
Vancouver, Dawson City and Inuvik are the 3 most popular routes to Whitehorse. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Whitehorse, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Whitehorse?
| Vancouver to Whitehorse | 2h 15m |
| Dawson City to Whitehorse | 1h 10m |
| Inuvik to Whitehorse | 2h 15m |
| Calgary to Whitehorse | 2h 30m |
| Edmonton to Whitehorse | 2h 15m |
