There are 3 ways to get from Anchorage to Fort Simpson by plane or car
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Fly from Anchorage International Airport
best- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)ANC - YFS
17h 26m$1,043–4,253Drive 2,509.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Fort Simpson2,509.1 km
36h 54m$504–727Drive to Kenai, fly
- Drive from Anchorage to Kenai (ENA)
- Fly from Kenai (ENA) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)ENA - YFS
22h 8m$551–2,009
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Fort Simpson is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 36h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Fort Simpson is to fly which takes 17h 26m and costs $1,000 - $4,300.
The distance between Anchorage and Fort Simpson is 1541 km. The road distance is 2509.1 km.
It takes approximately 17h 26m to get from Anchorage to Fort Simpson, including transfers.
Fort Simpson is 2h ahead of Anchorage. It is currently 5:20 AM in Anchorage and 7:20 AM in Fort Simpson.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Fort Simpson is 2509 km. It takes approximately 36h 54m to drive from Anchorage to Fort Simpson.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort Simpson.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?
Air Canada, Air Tindi, and four other airlines fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) twice daily.
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- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,200
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Seattle, Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,400
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Portland, Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,600
Flights from Kenai to Fort Simpson Airport via Anchorage International Airport, Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,900
Flights from Kenai to Fort Simpson Airport via Anchorage International Airport, Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,900
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Vancouver, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,300
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from Kenai to Fort Simpson Airport via Anchorage International Airport, Vancouver, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Kenai to Fort Simpson Airport via Anchorage International Airport, Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,900
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