There are 3 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Hay River by plane or car
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Fly to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
best- Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)plane YMM - YHY
7h 6m$353–2,152Drive 719.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Fort McMurray to Hay Rivercar 719.6 km
17h 57m$130–188Fly to Yellowknife Airport, drive
- Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YMM - YZF
- Drive from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Hay Rivercar
11h 6m$468–2,569
Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Hay River is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 17h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Hay River is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $350 - $2,200.
The distance between Fort McMurray and Hay River is 553 km. The road distance is 719.6 km.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Fort McMurray to Hay River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort McMurray to Hay River is 720 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Fort McMurray to Hay River.
There are one+ hotels available in Hay River.
What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Hay River, NT, Canada?
WestJet and Canadian North fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) twice a week.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–2,400
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport via Calgary, Yellowknife Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–2,100
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