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How to get fromFairbanks to Yellowknifeby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Fairbanks to Yellowknife by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane FAI - YZF
    13h 11m
    $360–1,326

  2. Drive 2,824.6 km

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Yellowknifecar car 2,824.6 km
    44h 11m
    $560–808

  3. Train to Anchorage International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train
    2. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane ANC - YZF
    21h 47m
    $738–2,749

Fairbanks (FAI) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,670.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) 4 times a day.

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