Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport.
Choose from four weekly Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Air Canada is the earliest available. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
To ensure you get on your YYZ to YZF flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air North is your gateway to exploring Yellowknife (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air North on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YYZ to YZF flights is Air Canada.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight is R 2,029. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,637. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YYZ to YZF, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport.
Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of all flights leaving Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Pearson International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YYZ:
Arriving at Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Consider staying in a hotel near YZF if you're on a late Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Yellowknife Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from National, Budget or Hertz to explore Yellowknife and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Yellowknife Airport at least a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
From Yellowknife Airport, Yellowknife is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Yellowknife. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Pearson International Airport to Yellowknife Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to YZF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 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.
If there's time to check out another major stop 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 key highlights.
