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How to get fromMinneapolis to Yellowknifeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Yellowknife by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane MSP - YZF
    9h 50m
    $429–1,623

  2. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane BRD - YZF
    16h 15m
    $389–1,330

  3. Drive 3,391.5 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Yellowknifecar car 3,391.5 km
    37h 57m
    $671–970

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,397.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) twice daily.

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