Travelling from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YKA to YXY flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
Right now, 155 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 291 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YKA to YXY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from YKA to YXY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kamloops Airport (YKA)
When it comes to Kamloops Airport's on-time performance, 68.34% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Kamloops Airport from central Kamloops, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport, have a look at The Plaza Hotel Downtown, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. It's a short drive from YKA.
Arriving at Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YXY if you're taking a late Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Whitehorse Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Fox - Rent A Car and Budget can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Whitehorse and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Whitehorse Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to central Whitehorse
Whitehorse Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Whitehorse. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Whitehorse in April.
Lock in your flight from Kamloops Airport to Whitehorse Airport for July if you want to visit Whitehorse during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YKA to YXY in January. Average temperatures are between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Whitehorse has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Whitehorse, a visit to Watson Lake will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Sign Post Forest, Northern Lights Centre and Wye Lake Park.
Dawson City is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Whitehorse. No journey is complete without seeing Klondike National Historic Site, Dawson City Museum and Dredge No. 4.
