There are 2 ways to get from Calgary to Yellowknife by plane or car
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Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Yellowknife is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 19h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Yellowknife is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $230 - $1,100.
The distance between Calgary and Yellowknife is 1282 km. The road distance is 1737.8 km.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Calgary to Yellowknife, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Yellowknife is 1738 km. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Calgary to Yellowknife.
There are 32+ hotels available in Yellowknife.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?
WestJet and Air Canada fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
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