Travelling from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) begins with finding the best airport to take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your options in Washington DC.
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to YZF.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Whether you want to discover a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to YZF.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
76.44% of flights leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and YZF:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to YZF flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near YZF and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Yellowknife. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
At the moment, Rs109,457 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs128,788. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to YZF if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Cheap Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Yellowknife. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Washington DC to YZF flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Yellowknife to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -32ºC and -15ºC.
More about Yellowknife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Yellowknife right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport:
North of 60 Aurora Adventures and City of Yellowknife are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Yellowknife itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Jackfish Lake Scenic Viewpoint.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 193 kilometres south of Yellowknife, a visit to Hay River will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Hay River Territorial Park, Fishermans Wharf and Hay River public beach.
Looking for other fascinating places to go in Canada? Head 153 kilometres south of Yellowknife to Fort Resolution. Little Buffalo River Crossing Territorial Park is a highlight in this area.
