Vancouver to Yellowknife (YVR–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–YZF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air North Charter - Canada lead the route. The flight covers 976 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: NH | 13 | CR9 | 2h26 | Star Alliance | NH | |
| 4N Air North Charter - Canada | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Yellowknife from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→YZF | YYJ→YZF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 26m | 2h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YZF: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Yellowknife.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
YVR–YZF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to YZF
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air North Charter - Canada. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YVR to YZF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YZF is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 976 miles (1,570 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).