Travelling from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) departing from here.
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to YZF, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Phoenix to YZF that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHX and YZF include:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
PHX is approximately 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near YZF:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
From Yellowknife Airport, Yellowknife is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 8 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
C$289 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport. Return flights start from C$648. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Phoenix to YZF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Customize your trip with filters. Choose the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Yellowknife, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Phoenix to YZF, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Yellowknife, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -32ºC and -15ºC. Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yellowknife
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Yellowknife right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Yellowknife Old Town Soundwalk, Old Town and Fred Henne Territorial Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Yellowknife itinerary.
Complete your Yellowknife trip with a car rental
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