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$266+ Cheap flights to Yellowknife

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— YZF
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Yellowknife in 2025

Find the latest flights to Yellowknife in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 29, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$571

Round-trip from

$415
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to Yellowknife
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Yellowknife. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

Fri 7/43:55 pmJFK - YZF
1 stop9h 33mAir Canada
Fri 7/1112:20 amYZF - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$455
Fri 7/43:50 pmLGA - YZF
1 stop9h 38mAir Canada
Fri 7/1112:20 amYZF - LGA
1 stop7h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$455
Fri 6/134:30 pmEWR - YZF
1 stop8h 58mAir Canada
Fri 6/205:05 amYZF - EWR
1 stop9h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$488
Wed 9/175:30 pmJFK - YZF
1 stop21h 43mWestJet
Mon 9/223:01 pmYZF - JFK
2 stops23h 31mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$603
Fri 6/137:55 pmLGA - YZF
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/202:00 pmYZF - LGA
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$612
Fri 6/131:15 pmEWR - YZF
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/203:01 pmYZF - EWR
3 stops20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$776
Fri 6/135:30 pmJFK - YZF
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/203:01 pmYZF - JFK
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$781
Wed 9/176:00 amEWR - YZF
2 stops33h 13mWestJet
Mon 9/222:00 pmYZF - EWR
2 stops19h 05mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$826
Fri 5/27:45 amLGA - YZF
2 stops31h 25mWestJet
Sun 5/42:00 pmYZF - LGA
2 stops15h 33mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$1,299

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/4

3:55 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Yellowknife

Fri 7/11

12:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

$455

New YorkYellowknife

LGA - YZF

LGAYZF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/4

3:50 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Yellowknife

Fri 7/11

12:20 am-9:23 am

1 stop7h 03m

$455

NewarkYellowknife

EWR - YZF

EWRYZF

Newark

Fri 6/13

4:30 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Yellowknife

Fri 6/20

5:05 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$488

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

5:30 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop21h 43m

Yellowknife

Mon 9/22

3:01 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$603

New YorkYellowknife

LGA - YZF

LGAYZF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/13

7:55 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops43h 15m

Yellowknife

Fri 6/20

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops24h 30m

$612

NewarkYellowknife

EWR - YZF

EWRYZF

Newark

Fri 6/13

1:15 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops25h 55m

Yellowknife

Fri 6/20

3:01 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops20h 29m

$776

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/13

5:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Yellowknife

Fri 6/20

3:01 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 59m

$781

NewarkYellowknife

EWR - YZF

EWRYZF

Newark

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-1:13 pm

2 stops33h 13m

Yellowknife

Mon 9/22

2:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 05m

$826

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$266

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

10:45 am-10:01 pm

3 stops13h 16m

$330

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Yellowknife in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Yellowknife flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Yellowknife flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Yellowknife flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Yellowknife flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Yellowknife. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Yellowknife

How long is the flight to Yellowknife?

On average, a flight from New York to Yellowknife takes 9 hours 23 minutes. Flights to Yellowknife from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Yellowknife?

The most popular airline flying from New York to Yellowknife is Air Canada.

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $521

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Yellowknife?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Yellowknife is Air Canada.

Rainfall in Yellowknife by month

Plan your trip to Yellowknife by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Yellowknife ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Yellowknife when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Yellowknife by month

Plan your trip to Yellowknife by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Yellowknife, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -14.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Yellowknife

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Yellowknife. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Yellowknife. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

LGA - YHZ

They staff were assigned. The flight was on time No entertainment for short travel
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

LGA - YHZ

They staff were assigned. The flight was on time No entertainment for short travel
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

LGA - YHZ

They staff were assigned. The flight was on time No entertainment for short travel

FAQs about flying to Yellowknife

Best Time to Fly to Yellowknife, Canada

As Yellowknife is the seat of government and center of a very busy mining industry, the airport gets a lot of traffic and is serviced several times each day with direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta.  Weekly flights also arrive from Canada’s capital of Ottawa and from October to April there are flights from Vancouver.  Take advantage of the months when the days are shortest, from November to January.  Travel options increase and ticket prices drop as many of the locals travel south during this time.

Getting around Yellowknife, Canada

For getting around town, Yellowknife has public bus service that operates Monday to Saturday. If you’re planning to leave the city for some outdoor sports, there are several local businesses that rent vehicles suitable for the rugged landscape.  Free bike rentals are also available on a first come, first serve basis at the Northern Frontier Visitor Center and bikes can also be reserved and rented for a fee at the Old Town Glassworks.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Yellowknife?

    Most people fly into Yellowknife (YZF) if they book a flight to Yellowknife. Yellowknife is conveniently located just 2.4 mi from Yellowknife’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Yellowknife if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Yellowknife on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Yellowknife?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Yellowknife.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Yellowknife?

    Yellowknife is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Yellowknife. One-way flights to Yellowknife typically cost $116, while round-trip flights cost around $243.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Yellowknife?

    A round-trip flight to Yellowknife will typically cost around $279, however they can be found for as little as $243.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Yellowknife depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Yellowknife, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Yellowknife have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Yellowknife can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Yellowknife?

    Yes. Yellowknife has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. NN - Borealis Airbnb - Yellowknife 3-bed 2-bath is the closest property to Yellowknife (1.0 mi away from Yellowknife).

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