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There are 2 ways to get from Yellowknife to Banff by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YZF - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    4h 10m
    $282–1,190
  2. Drive  1,741.3 km

    1. Drive from Yellowknife to Banffcar car 1,741.3 km
    22h 13m
    $294–424

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Yellowknife to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary International Airport - YYC, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can drive from Yellowknife to Banff in around 22h 13m.

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