Flying from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) jetting off from either of these.
Book a direct flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Yellowknife is 2 hours behind Toronto. Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), with 4 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to YZF is the 08:45 Air Canada option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 21:00 with Air Canada.
Your flight from Toronto to YZF won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can find a direct flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport taking off from YYZ.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) operates nonstop flights from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
You can board a direct flight from Toronto to YZF with Air Canada. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of YTZ.
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 39 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to YZF:
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YZF instead:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport to central Yellowknife is around 8 minutes in a car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport is C$214. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$397. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's best to book 1 month ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Toronto to YZF within that timeframe.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Yellowknife in April when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Toronto to YZF, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Yellowknife, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -32ºC and -15ºC on average.
More about Yellowknife
After booking your flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Yellowknife:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Yellowknife Old Town Soundwalk, Old Town and Fred Henne Territorial Park are major attractions which should feature on any good Yellowknife itinerary.
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