Non-stop flights to Yellowknife (YZF)
Yellowknife Airport is a medium sized airport in Canada. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 24 domestic flights to Yellowknife.
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All direct flights to Yellowknife Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Yellowknife Best time to visit Yellowknife Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 618 flights arriving at Yellowknife Airport, which are 147 flights per week or 21 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Yellowknife are routes from Edmonton (YEG) in Canada and Fort Simpson (YFS), also in Canada. These two routes together are operated 140 times this month, and make up for 23% of all monthly arrivals at Yellowknife Airport.
The longest flight to Yellowknife YZF is departing from Ottawa (YOW). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 1,925 miles (3,098 km).
List of all direct flights to Yellowknife
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Yellowknife, 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 Yellowknife.
Airlines flying to Yellowknife
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Yellowknife. Most flights to Yellowknife are operated by Canadian North, as they connect 11 airports to YZF. That’s around 2 times as much as Air Tindi, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Yellowknife. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all YZF flights:
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.
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 Yellowknife
Currently there are no international flights to Yellowknife. The only flights to Yellowknife are domestic flights within Canada. To get to Yellowknife from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Toronto or Vancouver.
Domestic flights to Yellowknife
Flights from Canada to Yellowknife
There are lots of domestic flights to Yellowknife (YZF). 24 airports in Canada have direct flights to the airport.
From Calgary, direct flights are offered by WestJet.
From Cambridge Bay, the only airline with direct flights is Canadian North.
From Colville Lake and Deline, you can fly with North-Wright Airways.
From Edmonton, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Yellowknife, which are Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air North, Canadian North and WestJet.
From Fort Good Hope, you can fly non-stop to Yellowknife with North-Wright Airways.
From Fort Simpson, you can fly non-stop with Air Tindi or Canadian North.
From Fort Smith and Gameti, all direct flights to Yellowknife are operated by Air Tindi.
From Gjoa Haven, the only airline with direct flights is Canadian North.
From Hay River, you can fly non-stop with Air Tindi or Canadian North.
From Inuvik and Kugluktuk, you can fly with Canadian North.
From Lutselke, the only airline with direct flights is Air Tindi.
From Norman Wells, you can fly non-stop with Canadian North or North-Wright Airways.
From Ottawa, the only airline with direct flights is Air North. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Rankin Inlet and Taloyoak, all direct flights to Yellowknife are operated by Canadian North.
From Toronto, you can fly non-stop with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Air North.
From Tulita, the only airline with direct flights is North-Wright Airways.
From Ulukhaktok, you can fly non-stop to Yellowknife with Canadian North.
From Vancouver, you can fly non-stop with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Air North.
From Wekweeti, direct flights are offered by Air Tindi.
From Whitehorse, you can fly non-stop to Yellowknife with Air North. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Yellowknife
Flying to an alternative airport near Yellowknife 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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Yellowknife (YZF) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Wekweeti (YFJ) and Lutselke (YSG).
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 into Yellowknife?
The most convenient airport to fly into Yellowknife is Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
How many airlines fly to Yellowknife?
There are 6 airlines flying to Yellowknife from 24 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Yellowknife?
Canadian North, Air Tindi and North-Wright Airways operate most flights to Yellowknife. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Yellowknife?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Yellowknife.
How many nonstop flights are there to Yellowknife?
There are roughly 618 flights arriving at Yellowknife every month (or 147 flights each week), from a total of 24 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 to Yellowknife?
Edmonton, Fort Simpson and Vancouver are the 3 most popular routes to Yellowknife. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Yellowknife, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Yellowknife?
| Edmonton to Yellowknife | 1h 45m |
| Fort Simpson to Yellowknife | 55m |
| Vancouver to Yellowknife | 2h 45m |
| Hay River to Yellowknife | 30m |
| Cambridge Bay to Yellowknife | 2h 5m |
