Flying from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Leave enough time to catch your YZF to YXY flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air North offers direct flights from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Whitehorse — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Air North is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air North is the most punctual carrier offering YZF to YXY flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
Right now, Rs69,231 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs109,847. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YZF to YXY.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YZF to YXY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport.
Handy information about Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
52.97% of flights departing from Yellowknife Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Yellowknife to Yellowknife Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near YZF. Whether you're catching an early flight from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YXY instead:
Pick up a Whitehorse Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Fox - Rent A Car and Budget can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Whitehorse and beyond.
Increase your chances of getting a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Whitehorse Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to central Whitehorse
Whitehorse Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Whitehorse. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Whitehorse. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Whitehorse Airport for July if you'd like to go to Whitehorse during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -27ºC and -5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YZF to YXY around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Watson Lake is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Whitehorse. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Sign Post Forest, Northern Lights Centre and Wye Lake Park.
Dawson City is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Whitehorse. No trip is complete without a visit to Klondike National Historic Site, Dawson City Museum and Dredge No. 4.