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How to get fromKelowna to Hay Riverby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kelowna to Hay River by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)plane plane YLW - YHY
    7h 19m
    $153–717

  2. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)plane plane YYF - YHY
    23h 14m
    $145–720

  3. Drive  1,729.9 km

    1. Drive from Kelowna to Hay Rivercar car 1,729.9 km
    21h 2m
    $313–452

  4. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Yellowknife Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YLW - YZF
    2. Drive from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Hay Rivercar car
    11h 19m
    $258–934

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,248.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Hay River, NT, Canada?

WestJet, Canadian North, and three other airlines fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) twice daily.

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