There are 5 ways to get from Alberta to Yellowknife by plane or car
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Fly from Calgary International Airport
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YYC - YZF
3h 30m$223–1,009Drive 1,737.8 km
- Drive from Calgary to Yellowknifecar 1,737.8 km
19h 53m$353–509Fly from Grande Prairie Airport
- Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YQU - YZF
4h 8m$296–2,244Fly from Edmonton International Airport
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YEG - YZF
3h 58m$413–1,027Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport
- Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YMM - YZF
5h 3m$409–1,959
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alberta to Yellowknife is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 19h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Alberta to Yellowknife is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $220 - $1,100.
The distance between Alberta and Yellowknife is 1282 km. The road distance is 1737.8 km.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Alberta to Yellowknife, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alberta to Yellowknife is 1738 km. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Alberta to Yellowknife.
There are 31+ hotels available in Yellowknife.
What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?
WestJet flies from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–2,200
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–2,200
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,000
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,000
Flights from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–3,400
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