Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to make your YLW to YZF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
R 1,951 is the best price for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,611. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YLW to YZF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
60.54% of flights departing from Kelowna International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Kelowna to Kelowna International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to YLW:
Arriving at Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YZF instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Yellowknife Airport rental car. Book your wheels from National, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Yellowknife and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Yellowknife Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
From Yellowknife Airport, Yellowknife is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Yellowknife in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Yellowknife, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YLW to YZF in January. Average temperatures are between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south of Yellowknife, a visit to High Level will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like R.E. Walter Memorial Aquatic Centre, High Level Community Park and High Level Sports Complex.
Hay River is another standout destination in Canada and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Yellowknife. No trip is complete without dropping by Hay River Territorial Park, Hay River Historical Museum and Hay River public beach.
