There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Fort Simpson by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Calgary International Airport
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YYC - YFS
7h 59m$308–1,858Drive 1,687.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Calgary to Fort Simpsoncar 1,687.8 km
23h 31m$285–411Bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC Domestic Terminal to Edmonton Airport - YEGbus
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YEG - YFS
9h 2m$298–1,253
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Fort Simpson is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 23h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Fort Simpson is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $300 - $1,900.
The distance between Calgary and Fort Simpson is 1293 km. The road distance is 1687.8 km.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Calgary to Fort Simpson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Fort Simpson is 1688 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from Calgary to Fort Simpson.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort Simpson.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?
WestJet, Air Tindi, and Canadian North fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) once daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,800
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,800
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–4,200
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Hay River, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–4,200
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–4,200
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC Domestic Terminal to Edmonton Airport - YEG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $40–95
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