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Cheapest round-trip
$385
Typical prices: $521-$1,044
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Wed 11/14Wed 11/21
SFO - YZF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$184
Typical prices: $246-$652
Air Canada
Sun 11/4
SFO - YZF • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Yellowknife

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Yellowknife

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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6:30 am - 7:19 pmSFO  San Francisco-YZF Yellowknife
10h 49m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:05 am - 9:36 amYZF  Yellowknife-SFO San Francisco
5h 31m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$385Air Canada
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:30 am - 7:19 pmSFO  San Francisco-YZF Yellowknife
10h 49m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:05 am - 9:32 amYZF  Yellowknife-SFO San Francisco
5h 27m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$385Air Canada
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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6:30 am - 7:19 pmSFO  San Francisco-YZF Yellowknife
10h 49m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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7:10 pm - 9:32 amYZF  Yellowknife-SFO San Francisco
16h 22m2 stops Edmonton Vancouver Intl
$403Air Canada
Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 13
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12:10 pm - 11:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-YZF Yellowknife
9h 35m1 stop Calgary
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2:15 pm - 8:20 pmYZF  Yellowknife-LAX Los Angeles
8h 05m1 stop Calgary
$430WestJet
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11
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4:40 pm - 2:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-YZF Yellowknife
19h 45m1 stop Calgary
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6:00 am - 2:50 pmYZF  Yellowknife-SFO San Francisco
10h 50m1 stop Calgary
$447WestJet
Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 27
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7:00 am - 2:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles-YZF Yellowknife
29h 25m1 stop Calgary
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2:15 pm - 8:20 pmYZF  Yellowknife-LAX Los Angeles
8h 05m1 stop Calgary
$468WestJet
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 11:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-YZF Yellowknife
9h 35m1 stop Calgary
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2:15 pm - 6:20 amYZF  Yellowknife-LAX Los Angeles
18h 05m2 stops Calgary Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$523Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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12:10 pm - 11:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-YZF Yellowknife
9h 35m1 stop Calgary
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6:00 am - 3:55 pmYZF  Yellowknife-LAX Los Angeles
11h 55m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl
$524Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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10:00 am - 7:19 pmPDX  Portland-YZF Yellowknife
7h 19m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:05 am - 8:26 amYZF  Yellowknife-PDX Portland
4h 21m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$805United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24
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10:00 am - 7:19 pmPDX  Portland-YZF Yellowknife
7h 19m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:05 am - 8:26 amYZF  Yellowknife-PDX Portland
4h 21m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$805United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Yellowknife

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Yellowknife?

San Francisco to Yellowknife is the cheapest route at $385 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Los Angeles to Yellowknife is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $430.

How much is a flight to Yellowknife?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Yellowknife costs $717, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Nashville average $488, while San Francisco runs a bit higher at $509.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Yellowknife?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Yellowknife at $658 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at $793.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Yellowknife?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Yellowknife with an average price of $488 round-trip.
•May ($877) and September ($876) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Yellowknife?

Evening flights to Yellowknife are the cheapest at $638 round-trip on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,618.

What is a good deal for flights to Yellowknife?

Flights under $521 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Yellowknife at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Atlanta $364
•San Francisco $378
•Chicago $409.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for flights to Yellowknife

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$184
Beat the crowds with an average 84% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Yellowknife

When to book flights to Yellowknife

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Your questions about flights to Yellowknife, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Yellowknife is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Yellowknife is around $521 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Yellowknife?

    WestJet operates the most flights from the United States to Yellowknife at 0 per week, while Air Canada is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Yellowknife. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Where can I get a car rental after landing at Yellowknife Airport?

    If you want to tour Yellowknife without limitation, consider renting a car upon your arrival at Yellowknife Airport. The car rental counter is located inside Terminal M, and you can rent your preferred car choice from several car rental agencies, such as Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, and Budget.

  • What is the best way to connect from Yellow Knife Airport to the city center?

    The quick and costly way to connect from YZF to the city center is by taxi or car rental, which will take approximately 7 min to the city center. Alternatively, you can use the direct bus at the Mid-Magrum Cres, which will drop you at Frankline Ave & 51 Street at the city center.

  • Are their pet amenities in flights from SAN to YZF?

    Pet relief areas are located at several designated areas on flights from San Diego International Airport to Yellowknife Airport. For instance, SAN has six pet relief areas outside the airport's terminals, except the first national indoor pet relief area at Terminal 2 West. Similar to YZF, where the pet relief area is outside the main terminal across the street near the revolving door of the Departure area.

  • Are SAN and YZF accessible to persons with reduced mobility?

    SAN and YZF provide accessible amenities and policies to keep people with limited mobility comfortable before the trip. To guarantee a secure and comfortable flight, these airports advise these people to inform the airlines of their needs at least 48 hours before departure. This airport offers special help, accessible parking, call boxes, wheelchairs with attendants, elevators, ramps, and accessible parking.

Your guide to booking Yellowknife flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Yellowknife, a good round-trip fare is around $521. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Yellowknife in November. Round-trip fares historically average $488, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $980 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to Yellowknife average $638 compared to $1,618 for evening flights.
  • Flights from the USA to Yellowknife depart at San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Edmonton International Airport (YEG), and Calgary International Airport (YYC). Most travelers prefer using San Diego International Airport because it has the highest frequency of flights compared to other airports.
  • If you have a flight at San Diego International Airport (SAN) and are in downtown San Diego, you need not panic. Consider connecting at the airport using City Bus Public Transit which will drop you at Terminals 1 and 2 of SAN airport. If you are in a rush, you can book an Uber through Uber website/App or use the taxi to get to the airport on time.
  • If you are flying with your kids from the USA to Yellowknife, consider booking your flight with Air Canada. This airline is particularly popular among parents because of the spacious seats with extra legroom, which ensures the comfort of travelers throughout the whole journey. Additionally, for all long flights, like that from the USA to Yellowknife, the airlines offer kid-friendly entertainment for young travelers.
  • Travelers with the earliest flights from San Diego International Airport to Yellowknife should consider staying at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town, an IHG Hotel. This hotel is approximately 3.3 miles from the airport and provides a complimentary airport shuttle to its guest.
  • Yellowknife Airport (YZF) operates as the arrival destination of flights from SAN to Yellowknife. If you arrive late at night, consider booking The Explorer Hotel, and you will be picked up with the free airport shuttle upon arrival.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Yellowknife

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Yellowknife? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10299 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
Airline reviews

On time. Carry on and personal bag was accommodated on the plane. Entertainment was accessible without bringing own device. Whole can of juice was provided rather than a pour.

10.0 ExcellentMonyee, Sep 2026
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On time. Carry on and personal bag was accommodated on the plane. Entertainment was accessible without bringing own device. Whole can of juice was provided rather than a pour.

I enjoyed it, again I believe air Canada has better seating options and better drink options

Upset about cancel to St. John’s and no overnight accomodation

1. Everything was satisfactory concerning the flight. 2. Can't think of what could be better right now.

The kid in the middle seat kicked me almost the whole flight, almost kicked my hot tea off my tray. The flight was delayed due to the first plane not being able to be de-iced in July! We had to get a new plane. Now I drive 3 hours back to Edmonton because direct flights from PVR were way to expensive

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

I felt scammed. The priced advertised was different than what I paid. I paid the whole some online. I then got a call 20 minutes later saying I need to paid 70 more person. She said the price online is not the guaranteed price.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Putting people that close to the bathroom, where you have to look into the bathroom as people are exiting and entering was not great and the smell was also not great. I know the airlines are desperate for more chairs, but that seat is a crime.

Our flight was delayed 3x and we were unaware until 15min of arriving at the airport so had we been made aware sooner we could have enjoyed possibly another 4hrs poolside. Very frustrating. Made the next day going back to work extremely tough too.

It was ok. Jet was ok but it lacked many convinces we have experienced on other airlines such as in seat entertainment. Space seamed more compact than other airlines. They did not provide the gate to gate assistance we arranged for for our mom who needed a wheel chair.

Due to delays at SFO, my WestJet light missed its connecting WestJet flight. If they had held the plane in Calgary for 15 minutes, 2 families with children would not have been stranded in Calgary for more than 24 hours. I understand the need to be on-time, but when it is the same company, you would think they could make a phone call. Or maybe they could go to a higher altitude to make up for lost time? Instead of attempting to put us on another flight, they rescheduled us for the same connecting flight 24 hours later. We then had to scramble to find a hotel, which they state that they were not responsible for since the delay was not their fault and therefore became an additional out of pocket expense for us. The customer service is severely lacking here at this company. They also mentioned that if we purchased our tickets through a 3rd party site (Kayak) versus WestJet directly, that they couldn't help us. Seriously?? Additionally, we lost 2 days of travel and missed out on tours and taxis that were pre-booked. I will not be using WestJet again,

This airline would not refund my money and I had a physician note that I could not fly. They are crooks

Westjet was late and we missed our connecting flight with Cathay. Had to wait 8 hours. Westjet only allows 1 checked in baggage for international flights- it’s always been 2. Canada allows only 1 sandwhich bag size full off small liquids. Everything else will be tossed. Awful trip. Will never fly west jet or go to Toronto to connect flights!

No pre boarding kiosk to check in, baggage claim detected luggage didn’t leave the airport, poorly managed recovery of lost luggage, and blame lost tag from conveyor to TSA/security, very poor from TSA/security check to delivery, crucial if compensation will go thru and will likely wait for months unlike United,

Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

Delayed 3 times in a row for 4 hours total. Incrementally pushing back the flight claiming gate delays but they eventually changed the actual plane, due to technical issues. This strategy to avoid compensation to passengers is unprofessional.

Plane seating was uncomfortable, very tight fitting for someone my height, did not recline and overall un enjoyable

Everything was good except for flight delay, but it was because of the snow storm in the arrival airport.

When I booked the ticket it said that it was ANA and once I paid it changed to air Canada.

Boarding was delayed 50 minutes. The flight going to Chicago was canceled, causing lots of problems and causing me to rebook and miss an event. I was traveling with a colleague, and he was unable to get on the same flight after 40 minutes on the phone, which meant I had to wait for him after my arrival. My flight down was delayed an hour before take off, had to sit on the plane, then 30 minutes after landing to get to a gate. No real food, only juice/ water offered for the 3.5 hours on the plane. Not a good experience.

Warning- Air Canada makes it almost impossible to get a refund if a flight is cancelled. My flight was cancelled due to a damaged plane. This airline then rebooked me for a later flight. I went on line and tried to navigate their site to rebook to another within my original itinerary and I had thought I had changed it the first time, but since their site is nothing like our sites here in the states, you had to closely look for the links to complete the process. Then came the other problem. Trying to get a $45 refund on check in baggage, that I had paid for one day in advance. I tried calling the airline's customer service. They stated they are unable to process refunds for this. They then referred me to an on line site. This site required you to answer a multitude of drop down questions that are not applicable to a simple flight cancelation. Then right when I think I am done, it asks for an "incident number". I then eventually fly into Vancouver BC International Airport and speak to 3 Air Canada employees. They then tell me they cannot refund me my check in bagge fee. Once again, they refer me to this ridiculous site . They then give me a code to list and tell me to use the airport code, plus the letters AC followed by the flight # to list as an incident #. I tried this and guess what, it failed. Kayak, if you're listening. Something is very ethically wrong with Air Canada's refund process, especially when one of their planes is damaged and a flight is canceled. I have flown for many years, every week for a long time period with many airlines. Please post this so the public can see this accurate assessment of their airline customer service failure.

There should be a visible sign of Air Canada, because I walked all around and I didn't notice where was the desk, I was in a rush for the time because it was very difficult for me to find the D gate.

Older interior meant less luggage storage space. Service was good. I was in business class. I receive better service from other carriers

Check-in was a nightmare. Wouldn’t let us board with our dog even though he has flown on anir Canada before. Only one of us could go. Will never fly them again.

Flight got cancelled and didn't get another flight til late and almost missed the connection because so close. We are still waiting for the bags to arrive the next day.

Great, the item that impressed us. The most was the fact that some of us were gonna have a tight connection and the crew invited those people with the tight connection to stand up and leave the plane early. Great idea and it worked for us

Overpriced. Exploitative price gouging. Appreciated getting bumped up to a seat with more leg room though.

Announcements were unintelligible. Entertainment system was non-existent. Ground crew kept changing story for flight delay.

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