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$148+ Cheap flights from California to Yellowknife (YZF)

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LAX — YZF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Yellowknife

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$148

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$453
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Cheapest flights from California to Yellowknife
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Yellowknife. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:10 pmLAX - YZF
2 stops15h 00mWestJet
Mon 8/252:00 pmYZF - LAX
1 stop8h 47mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$323
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/182:45 pmSFO - YZF
2 stops21h 25mWestJet
Tue 7/222:00 pmYZF - SFO
1 stop8h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$324
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/142:30 pmLAX - YZF
1 stop8h 56mAir Canada
Sat 6/215:05 amYZF - LAX
1 stop7h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$352
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/71:00 pmSAN - YZF
2 stops23h 10mWestJet
Mon 8/113:01 pmYZF - SAN
2 stops23h 19mWestJet
Deal found 4/30$367
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:40 amSFO - YZF
2 stops9h 20mAir Canada
Sun 10/127:00 amYZF - SFO
1 stop6h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$392
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1411:30 amLAX - YZF
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/212:00 pmYZF - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$489
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/298:00 amLAS - YZF
1 stop15h 26mAir Canada
Thu 10/26:15 pmYZF - LAS
1 stop6h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:55 pmLAX - YZF
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Fri 12/263:00 pmYZF - LAX
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$687
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:45 amSMF - YZF
2 stops10h 16mWestJet
Mon 9/223:01 pmYZF - SMF
2 stops28h 04mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$718
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/187:25 amSJC - YZF
2 stops28h 45mWestJet
Tue 7/222:00 pmYZF - SJC
2 stops9h 12mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$758
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/154:05 pmSMF - YZF
1 stop7h 21mAir Canada
Mon 9/227:00 amYZF - SMF
2 stops9h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$959
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/291:36 pmSFO - YZF
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/16:15 pmYZF - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,086

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Yellowknife that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Yellowknife that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Yellowknife

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesYellowknife

LAX - YZF

LAXYZF

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

9:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Yellowknife

Mon 8/25

2:00 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$323

San FranciscoYellowknife

SFO - YZF

SFOYZF

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

2:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Yellowknife

Tue 7/22

2:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$324

Los AngelesYellowknife

LAX - YZF

LAXYZF

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

2:30 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 56m

Yellowknife

Sat 6/21

5:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 15m

$352

San DiegoYellowknife

SAN - YZF

SANYZF

San Diego

Thu 8/7

1:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Yellowknife

Mon 8/11

3:01 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$367

San FranciscoYellowknife

SFO - YZF

SFOYZF

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

11:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Yellowknife

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$392

Los AngelesYellowknife

LAX - YZF

LAXYZF

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

11:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Yellowknife

Sat 6/21

2:00 pm-10:45 am

2 stops21h 45m

$489

SacramentoYellowknife

SMF - YZF

SMFYZF

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

10:45 am-10:01 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Yellowknife

Mon 9/22

3:01 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$718

San JoseYellowknife

SJC - YZF

SJCYZF

San Jose

Fri 7/18

7:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Yellowknife

Tue 7/22

2:00 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$758

SacramentoYellowknife

SMF - YZF

SMFYZF

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

4:05 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 21m

Yellowknife

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-3:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$959

San FranciscoYellowknife

SFO - YZF

SFOYZF

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

1:36 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 50m

Yellowknife

Sun 6/1

6:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 10m

$1,086

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/30

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to YZF?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Yellowknife. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to Yellowknife, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with WestJet and Air Canada from California to Yellowknife by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.1

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
2,826 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.1

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
9,252 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.1

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

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

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

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Yellowknife?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Yellowknife consider San Francisco - Yellowknife, Los Angeles - Yellowknife or Oakland - Yellowknife as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Yellowknife that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Yellowknife flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Yellowknife?

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Yellowknife

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Yellowknife. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$254Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$269Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$458Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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