Flying from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport.
To ensure you catch your YXY to YZF flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Yellowknife (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a cinch with Air North. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport.
Air North is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating YXY to YZF flights, Air North has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Right now, Rs61,124 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs106,414. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YXY to YZF, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YXY to YZF.
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Handy information about Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
When it comes to Whitehorse Airport's on-time performance, 58.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Whitehorse to Whitehorse Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YXY? If you've booked an early flight from Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
If you have a late Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near YZF:
Pick up a Yellowknife Airport rental car and explore Yellowknife and beyond with your own set of wheels. National, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Yellowknife Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport to the centre of Yellowknife has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The quietest month for a flight from Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Yellowknife based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Whitehorse Airport to Yellowknife Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -32ºC and -15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YXY to YZF around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south of Yellowknife, a trip to High Level will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like R.E. Walter Memorial Aquatic Centre, High Level Community Park and High Level Sports Complex.
Hay River is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Yellowknife. No trip is complete without experiencing Hay River Territorial Park, Hay River Historical Museum and Hay River public beach.
