Flying from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Montreal.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to YZF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to YZF flight? Relax in a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Book a hotel close to YZF if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Yellowknife. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Currently, R 2,789 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,063. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to YZF, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Montreal to Yellowknife Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). September is when most people travel to Yellowknife. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in November.
Lock in a Montreal to YZF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Yellowknife to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yellowknife
Start your Yellowknife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Yellowknife Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Aurora Village, North of 60 Aurora Adventures and City of Yellowknife are top attractions which should be on every Yellowknife itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south of Yellowknife, a trip to Hay River will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Hay River Territorial Park, Fishermans Wharf and Hay River public beach.