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

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784 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 13m ago
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WS685+1
WS WestJet
738
11:10 AM
MDT
1:25 PM
MDT
2h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS3291
WS WestJet
DH4
6:50 PM
MDT
9:30 PM
MDT
2h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KL9663cs
KL KLM
DH4
6:45 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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WS3290+1
WS WestJet
DH4
6:45 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS684+1
WS WestJet
7M8
2:25 PM
MDT
4:34 PM
MDT
2h 9m
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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 7 hubs
YEG Edmonton 3h 35m 4NACLA → 5TWS Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife flights
YVR Vancouver 4h 58m ACAFAI → ACNH Vancouver (YVR) to Yellowknife flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 24m ACAFAM → 4NAC Toronto (YYZ) to Yellowknife flights
YXY Whitehorse 18h 20m 4NWS → 4N Whitehorse (YXY) to Yellowknife flights
YXE Saskatoon ~6h 14m MFQFWS → Saskatoon (YXE) to Yellowknife flights
YWG Winnipeg ~7h 4m DEF8LA → Winnipeg (YWG) to Yellowknife flights
YQB Quebec ~11h 59m → Quebec (YQB) to Yellowknife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Yellowknife
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 784 mi 2h 28m nonstop

YYC–YZF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 28m. 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 12 738, DH4 2h15-2h40 100% – –
TIN TIN 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TIN + WS (12 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YZF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
YEG ~3h 35m YVR ~4h 58m YXE ~6h 14m YWG ~7h 4m YYZ ~9h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
159
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 8
Weekly flights 12 19
Flight time 2h 28m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 28m 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 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 19 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 28m 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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to YZF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YZF is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,262 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 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).