Hay River to Edmonton (YHY–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8T Air Tindi
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11:30 AM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hay River to Edmonton
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 527 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

YHY–YEG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Tindi and TIN lead the route. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YHY Routes YEG Routes YHY Live Flights YEG Live Flights YEG Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHY–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8T Air Tindi 2 DH8 2h – – –
TIN TIN 1 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – 8T
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8T + TIN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHY to YEG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHY to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
YSM ~3h 35m YZF ~7h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
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
YHY → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → YHY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Hay River

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric YHY→YEG YZF→YEG YSM→YEG
Distance from YHY – 120 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 2
Weekly flights 2 24 1
Flight time 2h 0h 28m 1h 35m
Yellowknife (YZF) to Edmonton flights · Fort Smith (YSM) to Edmonton flights · High Level (YOJ) to Edmonton flights
Airports within 200 miles of YHY with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Hay River.
YHY: MST · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hay River, it's 7:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
527 mi / 848 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Facts

YHY–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hay River to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance527 mi / 848 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: YHY
Full nameHay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA / ICAOYHY / CYHY
TimezoneAmerica/Fort_Nelson
Elevation541 ft / 165 m
Destination: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHY to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 527 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Tindi and TIN.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from YHY to YEG. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YSM and YZF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Hay River.
Yes, return flights from YEG to YHY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YZF, YSM and YOJ. 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 YHY to YEG

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Tindi and TIN. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YHY to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHY to YEG ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (848 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 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 Yellowknife (YZF), Fort Smith (YSM) and High Level (YOJ).