Fort Smith to Yellowknife (YSM–YZF) — 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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YEG Edmonton 24h 35m 8T → 5TWS Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife flights
YYC Calgary ~6h 13m NCB → WS Calgary (YYC) to Yellowknife flights
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Fort Smith to Yellowknife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 188 mi 0h 45m nonstop

YSM–YZF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 188 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YSM–YZF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TIN TIN 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TIN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 YSM to YZF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
YYC ~6h 13m YEG ~24h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Yellowknife from Fort Smith

Nearby airports with service to Yellowknife International Airport.
Metric YSM→YZF YHY→YZF
Distance from YSM – 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights – 9
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 37m
Hay River (YHY) to Yellowknife flights
Airports within 200 miles of YSM with service to Yellowknife International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Smith, it's 6:00 PM in Yellowknife.
Distance & Flight Time
188 mi / 302 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

YSM–YZF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Smith to Yellowknife route.
Route details
Distance188 mi / 302 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YSM
Full nameFort Smith Airport
IATA / ICAOYSM / CYSM
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Elevation671 ft / 205 m
Destination: YZF
Full nameYellowknife International Airport
IATA / ICAOYZF / CYZF
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation675 ft / 206 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YSM to YZF flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Smith Airport to Yellowknife International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 188 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YSM to YZF.
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 Edmonton.
Yes, return flights from YZF to YSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHY. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YSM to YZF

Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) are connected by nonstop service.

YSM to YZF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YSM to YZF is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 188 miles (302 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edmonton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hay River (YHY).