Travelling from New York to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Yellowknife is two hours behind New York. Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to YZF. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from New York to YZF even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is an option when taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Yellowknife Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Yellowknife Airport, browse these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to YZF flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a busy connecting point.
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Yellowknife Airport flight:
Flights that take off from LGA touch down at their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Reserve a hotel close to YZF if you have a late flight from New York to Yellowknife Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Central Yellowknife is around 6 kilometres from Yellowknife Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Yellowknife Airport is 195 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 448 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to YZF. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your New York to Yellowknife Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
May is the quietest month for flights from New York to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Yellowknife based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your New York to YZF plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Yellowknife Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF).
More about Yellowknife
Start your Yellowknife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Yellowknife Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Yellowknife trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Aurora Village, Reid Lake Territorial Park and Fred Henne Territorial Park.
Explore more of Canada
Get to know Yellowknife, then set your sights on other exciting places in Canada. Head south to Hay River, around 193 kilometres away. Hay River Territorial Park and Hay River Historical Museum should be on your itinerary here.