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

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There are 4 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
    $419–1,623

  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 28m
    $389–1,330

  3. Drive 3,391.5 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Yellowknifecar car 3,391.5 km
    37h 57m
    $673–972

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane RST - YZF
    16h 8m
    $559–2,333

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest 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 Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) twice daily.

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