Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Every week, there are 19 Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 13:30 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:15 with Air Canada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your YVR to YZF flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Yellowknife (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that operates YVR to YZF flights, with 78.33% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Right now, $144 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $300. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YVR to YZF.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YZF instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Yellowknife Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from National, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Yellowknife and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Yellowknife Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Yellowknife. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Yellowknife in April.
The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YVR to YZF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Yellowknife, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 467 kilometres south to High Level to tick off its leading attractions. From R.E. Walter Memorial Aquatic Centre to High Level Community Park and High Level Sports Complex, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Hay River, about 193 kilometres south-west of Yellowknife. Hay River Territorial Park, Hay River Historical Museum and Hay River public beach are among the biggest draws.