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

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TIN510
TIN TIN
5:04 AM
MDT
7:54 AM
MST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS685
WS WestJet
737
11:55 AM
MDT
2:04 PM
MST
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3501
WS WestJet
DH4
7:55 PM
MDT
10:54 PM
MST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3500
WS WestJet
DH4
7:00 AM
MST
10:00 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS684
WS WestJet
738
2:25 PM
MST
4:34 PM
MDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Calgary to Yellowknife
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 784 mi 2h 59m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

YYC–YZF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and TIN lead the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YZF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 10 737, DH4 2h59-3h09 85%
TIN TIN 1 3h50 85%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TIN + WS (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to YZF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
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
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YZF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
145
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → YZF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
YZF → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

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 6
Weekly flights 11 20
Flight time 2h 59m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Yellowknife International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Yellowknife is 1 hour behind Calgary.
YYC: MDT · YZF: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 PM in Yellowknife.
Distance & Flight Time
784 mi / 1,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m to 3h 50m.

YYC–YZF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Yellowknife route.
Route details
Distance784 mi / 1,262 km
Flight time2h 59m to 3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YZF
IATA / ICAOYZF / CYZF
TimezoneAmerica/Fort_Nelson
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation675 ft / 206 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to YZF flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Yellowknife International Airport take approximately 2h 59m to 3h 50m. The route covers 784 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TIN and WestJet.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YZF. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YSM, YWG, YXE, YCB, YEG, YVR and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yellowknife is 1 hour behind Calgary.
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 TIN and WestJet. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to YZF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YZF ranges from 2 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,262 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YYJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).