There are 4 ways to get from Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie Airport
best- Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YQU - YFS
9h 57m$475–2,084Drive 1,068 km
cheapest- Drive from Grande Prairie to Fort Simpsoncar 1,068 km
18h 19m$216–312Bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton Southbus
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YEG - YFS
10h 24m$346–1,400Drive to North Peace Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Grande Prairie to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)car
- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane YXJ - YFS
13h 47m$586–2,419
Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grande Prairie to Fort Simpson is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 18h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Grande Prairie to Fort Simpson is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $470 - $2,100.
The distance between Grande Prairie and Fort Simpson is 767 km. The road distance is 1068 km.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Grande Prairie to Fort Simpson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Grande Prairie to Fort Simpson is 1068 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Grande Prairie to Fort Simpson.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort Simpson.
What companies run services between Grande Prairie, AB, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?
WestJet, Air Tindi, and Canadian North fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) once daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–3,400
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $440–3,400
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Edmonton International Airport, Hay River, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,000
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–4,400
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Hay River, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 57m
- When
- Thursday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $450–3,200
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Vancouver, Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–3,300
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–3,400
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
- $1,800–4,400
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Calgary, Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,300–9,000
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Vancouver, Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,800–11,000
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $60–140
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