Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to YZF flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and YZF include:
Vancouver International Airport
Edmonton International Airport
Calgary International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Currently, R 2,622 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,805. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to YZF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to YZF.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near YZF:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Yellowknife Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from National, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Yellowknife's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Yellowknife Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Yellowknife. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Yellowknife. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Yellowknife Airport for July if you'd like to go to Yellowknife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to YZF sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
High Level is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Yellowknife. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include R.E. Walter Memorial Aquatic Centre, High Level Community Park and High Level Sports Complex.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Canada, consider Hay River, about 193 kilometres south-west of Yellowknife. Hay River Territorial Park, Hay River Historical Museum and Hay River public beach are among the biggest draws.
