There are 2 ways to get from Yellowknife to Hay River by plane or car
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Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yellowknife to Hay River is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Yellowknife to Hay River is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $130 - $900.
The distance between Yellowknife and Hay River is 203 km. The road distance is 481 km.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Yellowknife to Hay River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yellowknife to Hay River is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Yellowknife to Hay River.
There are one+ hotels available in Hay River.
What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Hay River, NT, Canada?
Air Tindi and Canadian North fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) twice daily.
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Yellowknife Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–850
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Yellowknife Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,000
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