There are 3 ways to get from Fort Simpson to Fort St. John by car or plane
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Drive 864.3 km
best- Drive from Fort Simpson to Fort St. Johncar 864.3 km
15h 52m$174–252Fly to North Peace Regional Airport
- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane YFS - YXJ
11h 44m$339–1,298Fly to Grande Prairie Airport, drive
- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane YFS - YQU
- Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort St. Johncar
10h 11m$279–1,618
Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Simpson to Fort St. John is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Simpson to Fort St. John is to fly and drive which takes 10h 11m and costs $270 - $1,700.
The distance between Fort Simpson and Fort St. John is 864 km. The road distance is 864.3 km.
It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive 864.3 km from Fort Simpson to Fort St. John.
Fort St. John is 1h behind Fort Simpson. It is currently 8:23 PM in Fort Simpson and 7:23 PM in Fort St. John.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Simpson to Fort St. John is 864 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Fort Simpson to Fort St. John.
There are 18+ hotels available in Fort St. John.
What companies run services between Fort Simpson, NT, Canada and Fort St. John, BC, Canada?
Canadian North, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) twice daily.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to North Peace Regional Airport via Yellowknife, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,600
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Grande Prairie Airport via Yellowknife, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,500
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Grande Prairie Airport via Yellowknife, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,500
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to North Peace Regional Airport via Yellowknife, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
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