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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
    12h 55m
    $410–1,626

  2. Drive  2,824.6 km

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Yellowknifecar car 2,824.6 km
    44h 11m
    $573–827

  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
    23h 56m
    $679–2,502

Fairbanks (FAI) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,670.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air North, and three other airlines fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) twice daily.

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