There are 3 ways to get from Fort St. John to Fort Simpson by plane or car
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Fly from North Peace Regional Airport
best- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YXJ - YFS
8h 15m$343–1,378Drive 864.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Fort St. John to Fort Simpsoncar 864.3 km
15h 50m$167–242Drive to Grande Prairie Airport, fly
- Drive from Fort St. John to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)car
- Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YQU - YFS
13h 43m$239–1,406
North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Fort Simpson is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Fort Simpson is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $340 - $1,400.
The distance between Fort St. John and Fort Simpson is 639 km. The road distance is 864.2 km.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Fort St. John to Fort Simpson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort St. John to Fort Simpson is 864 km. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Fort St. John to Fort Simpson.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort Simpson.
What companies run services between Fort St. John, BC, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?
Air Canada, Air Tindi, and three other airlines fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) twice daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,700
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,400
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–3,300
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,400
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–5,000
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,400
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,800
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