There are 2 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife by plane or car
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Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 23h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $460 - $3,200.
The distance between Fort McMurray and Yellowknife is 693 km. The road distance is 1187.1 km.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort McMurray to Yellowknife is 1187 km. It takes approximately 23h 34m to drive from Fort McMurray to Yellowknife.
There are 31+ hotels available in Yellowknife.
What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?
WestJet flies from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) 5 times a week.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–3,100
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