There are 2 ways to get from Yellowknife to Fort Simpson by plane or car
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Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yellowknife to Fort Simpson is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Yellowknife to Fort Simpson is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $270 - $1,600.
The distance between Yellowknife and Fort Simpson is 384 km. The road distance is 629.6 km.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Yellowknife to Fort Simpson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yellowknife to Fort Simpson is 630 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Yellowknife to Fort Simpson.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort Simpson.
What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?
Air Tindi and Canadian North fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) twice daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Yellowknife Airport to Fort Simpson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,500
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Yellowknife Airport to Fort Simpson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,600–3,800
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