Edmonton to Fort Simpson (YEG–YFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
YZF Yellowknife 3h 45m 5TWS → 5T Yellowknife (YZF) to Fort Simpson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Edmonton to Fort Simpson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 648 mi 2h 31m nonstop

YEG–YFS had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 648 miles in 2h 31m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YEG–YFS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TIN TIN 0 – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TIN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
YZF ~3h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → YFS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
YFS → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Simpson is 0 hours the same as Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · YFS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Simpson.
Distance & Flight Time
648 mi / 1,043 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

YEG–YFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Fort Simpson route.
Route details
Distance648 mi / 1,043 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: YFS
Full nameFort Simpson Airport
IATA / ICAOYFS / CYFS
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Elevation555 ft / 169 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to YFS flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 648 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YEG to YFS. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Yellowknife.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YEG to YFS

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YEG to YFS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YFS is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 648 miles (1,043 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yellowknife. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.