Edmonton to Yellowknife (YEG–YZF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5T118
5T Canadian North
733
8:00 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5T244
5T Canadian North
733
9:20 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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5T238
5T Canadian North
733
12:30 PM
MDT
2:15 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC8113
AC Air Canada
CR9
7:00 PM
MDT
8:57 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AC8114
AC Air Canada
CR9
7:00 AM
MDT
8:50 AM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TIN512
TIN TIN
BE20
10:57 AM
MDT
1:08 PM
MDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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N5515
N5 Skagway Air Service
732
12:00 PM
MDT
1:37 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WS3474
WS WestJet
DH4
3:15 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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5T119
5T Canadian North
73Q
4:25 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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TIN510
TIN TIN
BE20
5:23 PM
MDT
7:32 PM
MDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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5T245
5T Canadian North
734
6:30 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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5T239
5T Canadian North
737
8:00 PM
MDT
9:45 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Edmonton to Yellowknife
7 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 633 mi 1h 45m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

YEG–YZF is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Canadian North, Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 633 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–YZF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5T Canadian North 11 733 1h45-1h55 84%
AC Air Canada 7 CR9 1h57 84% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 2 84%
CWA CWA 1 84%
TIN TIN 1 84%
N5 Skagway Air Service 0 84%
SUT SUT 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – 5T
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5T + CWA + N5 + SUT + TIN + WS (15 flights/wk, 68%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YEG to YZF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YZF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
94
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.

Other ways to reach Yellowknife from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Yellowknife International Airport.
Metric YEG→YZF YYC→YZF
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 2
Weekly flights 18 7
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Yellowknife International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 6:00 PM in Yellowknife.
Distance & Flight Time
633 mi / 1,019 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 57m.

YEG–YZF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Yellowknife route.
Route details
Distance633 mi / 1,019 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights18 out / 30 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: YZF
IATA / ICAOYZF / CYZF
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation675 ft / 206 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to YZF flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 57m. The route covers 633 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Canadian North, Air Canada, CWA, Skagway Air Service, SUT, TIN and WestJet.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from YEG to YZF. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YSM, YHY, YVQ, YYJ, YWG, YRT, YYC, YVR, YYZ and YXE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YZF 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 YZF

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) are connected by nonstop service from Canadian North, Air Canada, CWA, Skagway Air Service, SUT, TIN and WestJet. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YEG to YZF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YZF ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,019 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).