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How to get fromOttawa to Fort Simpsonby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Fort Simpson by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane plane YOW - YFS
    12h 24m
    $269–1,164

  2. Drive 4,719.8 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Fort Simpsoncar car 4,719.8 km
    2d 12h
    $930–1,344

  3. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane plane YUL - YFS
    13h 43m
    $305–1,584

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane plane YYZ - YFS
    15h 56m
    $339–1,376

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration15h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,445.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?

WestJet, Air Tindi, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) twice daily.

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