Flying from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) jetting off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Yellowknife Airport flight is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind Toronto.
Take your pick of 4 direct flights every week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF). This is the most popular route, with Air North offering a 10am departure from YYZ to YZF.
Your flight from Toronto to YZF won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
When jetting out of YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada sees the most traveller bookings for flights from YYZ to YZF.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
63.97% of flights that leave from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Toronto to YZF flight? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Yellowknife Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near YZF and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
The centre of Yellowknife is roughly 3 kilometres from Yellowknife Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
124 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport. A return flight starts from 232 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Toronto to YZF by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Toronto to Yellowknife Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). July is when most people visit Yellowknife. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
When booking your Toronto to YZF plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Yellowknife, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has temperatures of between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Yellowknife
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Yellowknife Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Yellowknife:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Yellowknife when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to North of 60 Aurora Adventures followed by City of Yellowknife and Jackfish Lake Scenic Viewpoint.
Explore more of Canada
Hay River is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Yellowknife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Hay River Territorial Park, Fishermans Wharf and Hay River public beach.
Fort Resolution is another great place to check out during your Canada trip. Make your way to this destination, which is around 153 kilometres south of Yellowknife, to take in highlights like Little Buffalo River Crossing Territorial Park.
