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How to get fromNanaimo to Yellowknifeby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Yellowknife by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YCD - YZF
    5h 39m
    $209–973

  2. Fly from Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane ZNA - YZF
    4h 56m
    $207–910

  3. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YVR - YZF
    5h 40m

  4. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YYJ - YZF
    8h 54m
    $494–2,168

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Air North fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) 3 times a day.

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