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$334+ Cheap flights to Yellowknife

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— YZF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

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January

Cheapest in

July

Round-trip from

$341
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Yellowknife. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Sun 10/1211:00 amEWR - YZF
2 stops13h 00mAir Canada
Sat 10/185:05 amYZF - EWR
1 stop9h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$334
Sun 10/1210:30 amLGA - YZF
2 stops13h 30mAir Canada
Sat 10/187:00 amYZF - LGA
2 stops12h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$415
Wed 10/810:30 amJFK - YZF
2 stops13h 30mAir Canada
Sat 10/1112:20 amYZF - JFK
1 stop7h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$445
Fri 7/256:05 amEWR - YZF
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/18:00 pmYZF - EWR
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$571
Wed 9/175:30 pmJFK - YZF
2 stops22h 59mWestJet
Mon 9/223:01 pmYZF - JFK
2 stops23h 31mWestJet
Deal found 6/12$579
Sun 10/1212:59 pmJFK - YZF
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Sat 10/182:00 pmYZF - JFK
2 stops14h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/11$615
Wed 10/85:30 pmLGA - YZF
3 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/123:01 pmYZF - LGA
2 stops15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$645
Thu 9/259:00 pmJFK - YZF
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/17:40 amYZF - JFK
1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$880
Thu 6/1211:05 amLGA - YZF
2 stops29h 25mWestJet
Sun 6/152:00 pmYZF - LGA
2 stops15h 59mWestJet
Deal found 6/10$1,446
Thu 6/121:44 pmEWR - YZF
2 stops25h 26mWestJet
Sun 6/152:00 pmYZF - EWR
2 stops18h 46mWestJet
Deal found 6/11$1,634

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkYellowknife

EWR - YZF

EWRYZF

Newark

Sun 10/12

11:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Yellowknife

Sat 10/18

5:05 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$334

New YorkYellowknife

LGA - YZF

LGAYZF

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/12

10:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Yellowknife

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$415

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

10:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Yellowknife

Sat 10/11

12:20 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 27m

$445

NewarkYellowknife

EWR - YZF

EWRYZF

Newark

Fri 7/25

6:05 am-1:10 pm

3 stops33h 05m

Yellowknife

Fri 8/1

8:00 pm-6:05 am

2 stops32h 05m

$571

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

5:30 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops22h 59m

Yellowknife

Mon 9/22

3:01 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$579

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/12

12:59 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Yellowknife

Sat 10/18

2:00 pm-6:17 am

2 stops14h 17m

$615

New YorkYellowknife

LGA - YZF

LGAYZF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/8

5:30 pm-2:29 pm

3 stops22h 59m

Yellowknife

Sun 10/12

3:01 pm-8:55 am

2 stops15h 54m

$645

New YorkYellowknife

JFK - YZF

JFKYZF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

9:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Yellowknife

Wed 10/1

7:40 am-4:32 pm

1 stop30h 52m

$880

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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 12 hours 44 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 $508

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 June 12, 2025.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

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
2,868 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

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
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

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 $278, while round-trip flights cost around $114.

  • 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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