Calgary to Yellowknife (YYC–YZF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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784 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 18m ago
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✈ Nonstop
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WS685+1
WS WestJet
737
11:10 AM
MDT
1:25 PM
MDT
2h 15m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DE5769cs
DE Condor
DH8D
6:50 PM
MDT
9:30 PM
MDT
2h 40m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WS3291+1
WS WestJet
DH4
6:50 PM
MDT
9:30 PM
MDT
2h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
KL9663cs
KL KLM
DH4
6:45 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS3290+1
WS WestJet
DH4
6:45 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FJ6010
FJ Fiji
DH4
6:45 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 5 hubs
YEG Edmonton 3h 35m 4NACCNK → 5TWS Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife flights
YVR Vancouver 4h 54m ACAFAI → ACNH Vancouver (YVR) to Yellowknife flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 26m ACAFAM → 4NAC Toronto (YYZ) to Yellowknife flights
YOW Ottawa 13h ACAFPD → 4N Ottawa (YOW) to Yellowknife flights
YXY Whitehorse 15h 40m 4NWS → 4N Whitehorse (YXY) to Yellowknife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Yellowknife
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 784 mi 2h 40m nonstop

YYC–YZF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYC Routes YZF Routes YYC Live Flights YZF Live Flights YYC Delays
All flights from Yellowknife (YZF) Yellowknife to Calgary flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YZF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet Also: DE 14 737, DH4 2h15-2h40 56% – DE
TIN TIN 0 – – 56% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – DE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TIN + WS (14 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, YYC to YZF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YZF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
YEG ~3h 35m YVR ~4h 54m YYZ ~9h 26m YOW ~13h 0m YXY ~15h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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
YYC → YZF
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
YZF → YYC
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Yellowknife from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Yellowknife International Airport.
Metric YYC→YZF YEG→YZF
Distance from YYC – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10
Weekly flights 18 18
Flight time 2h 40m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 56% –
Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYC 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 Calgary.
YYC: MDT · YZF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 6:00 PM in Yellowknife.
Distance & Flight Time
784 mi / 1,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

YYC–YZF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Yellowknife route.
Route details
Distance784 mi / 1,262 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 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 YYC to YZF flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 784 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYC to YZF: WestJet, and others.
This route has daily 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, Vancouver and Toronto Pearson.
Yes, return flights from YZF to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. 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 YYC to YZF

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYC to YZF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YZF is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,262 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).