There are 2 ways to get from Hay River to Fort Simpson by plane or car
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Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hay River to Fort Simpson is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hay River to Fort Simpson is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $200 - $1,100.
The distance between Hay River and Fort Simpson is 328 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Hay River to Fort Simpson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hay River to Fort Simpson is 431 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Hay River to Fort Simpson.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort Simpson.
What companies run services between Hay River, NT, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?
Air Tindi and Canadian North fly from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) once daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,000
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Fort Simpson Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–2,600
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