There are 2 ways to get from Saskatoon to Lake Athabasca by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saskatoon to Lake Athabasca is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Saskatoon to Lake Athabasca is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $600.
The distance between Saskatoon and Lake Athabasca is 778 km. The road distance is 1102.1 km.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY), including transfers and time at the airport.
There is no direct flight from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 15m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Saskatoon to Lake Athabasca is 1102 km. It takes approximately 15h 35m to drive from Saskatoon to Lake Athabasca.
Air Tindi and WestJet offer flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport.
What companies run services between Saskatoon, SK, Canada and Lake Athabasca, AB, Canada?
WestJet and Air Tindi fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) once daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Chipewyan via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Chipewyan via Vancouver, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Chipewyan via Calgary, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.