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Can I get a direct flight to Yellowknife Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between New Zealand and Yellowknife Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Yellowknife?

The best price we found for a return flight to Yellowknife is $2,710. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Yellowknife Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Yellowknife Airport is Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Yellowknife?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Yellowknife is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Yellowknife with?

Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Yellowknife.

Flying to Yellowknife

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$2,710
Cheapest month to fly	December

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How to find cheap flights to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Yellowknife Airport is $1,404. A round-trip plane ticket to YZF right now is $2,710.
Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to YZF drop, you'll be notified.
Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Yellowknife, where Yellowknife Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Yellowknife. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Yellowknife, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Yellowknife Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Yellowknife

May is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Yellowknife.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to YZF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
September is the most popular month for flights to YZF. It's the perfect time to explore Yellowknife in full swing.
May is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Yellowknife then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Yellowknife is warmest in July, averaging between 10ºC and 24ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -32ºC to -15ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? May is the driest month in Yellowknife, averaging three days of rain.
The wettest time of year is November. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around seven days of rainfall.

Flying to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Yellowknife Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Yellowknife nice and easy:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your YZF plane ticket with Air Canada. Up to 72% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
YZF is located in the UTC-7 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Yellowknife Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to YZF:
Yellowknife Airport has an on-time performance of 61%. This figure tracks how regularly flights from YZF reach their destination as scheduled.
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.

Getting to central Yellowknife from Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

Central Yellowknife is about 6 kilometres from YZF.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to YZF.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Yellowknife:

Yellowknife highlights

Put these major attractions high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Yellowknife:
- Aurora Village: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
- Fred Henne Territorial Park: Need one more reason to visit Yellowknife? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres northwest of the city centre.