Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
There are 21 Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your YEG to YZF flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Yellowknife (and then other corners of Canada) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with Canadian North on this route.
With 78.16% of services landing as planned, Canadian North is the most punctual carrier offering YEG to YZF flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight is R 1,535. A return ticket right now is R 2,386. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from YEG to YZF, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
79% of flights departing from Edmonton International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near YEG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
If you're arriving on a late Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YZF:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Yellowknife Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from National, Budget or Hertz to explore Yellowknife and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Yellowknife Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.
When to fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Before securing your flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, think about which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Yellowknife offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get better hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Before locking in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Yellowknife, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YEG to YZF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
