Edmonton to Hay River (YEG–YHY) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YZF Yellowknife 5h 35m 5TWS → 5T8T Yellowknife (YZF) to Hay River flights
YFS Fort Simpson ~4h 51m → 5T Fort Simpson (YFS) to Hay River flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Hay River
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 527 mi 2h 17m nonstop

YEG–YHY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–YHY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TIN TIN 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TIN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YHY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
YFS ~4h 51m YZF ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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 → YHY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YHY → YEG
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Hay River from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport.
Metric YEG→YHY YYC→YHY
Distance from YEG – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 17m 3h 44m
Departure OTP 100% –
Calgary (YYC) to Hay River flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hay River is 0 hours the same as Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · YHY: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 6:00 PM in Hay River.
Distance & Flight Time
527 mi / 848 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

YEG–YHY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Hay River route.
Route details
Distance527 mi / 848 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: YHY
Full nameHay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA / ICAOYHY / CYHY
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Elevation541 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to YHY flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 527 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YEG to YHY.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Yellowknife.
Yes, return flights from YHY to YEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YHY

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) are connected by nonstop service. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to YHY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YHY is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (848 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yellowknife. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).