Flying from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to YZF.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
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Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to YZF flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Yellowknife Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their final stop as scheduled 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Consider staying in a hotel near YZF if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
From Yellowknife Airport, central Yellowknife is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Right now, $319 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $657. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to YZF, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). September is the busiest month to visit Yellowknife. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in May.
Book a Chicago to YZF plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Yellowknife to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -32ºC and -15ºC.
More about Yellowknife
Start your Yellowknife trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Aurora Village, Reid Lake Territorial Park and Fred Henne Territorial Park are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Yellowknife itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Get to know Yellowknife, then continue your journey through other exciting places in Canada. Travel south to Hay River, around 193 kilometres away. Hay River Territorial Park and Hay River Historical Museum offer a great introduction to the city.
