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Flights from Chicago to Yellowknife

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Yellowknife. The fastest way is one stop via Vancouver or Toronto, about 9h 05m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 38m
CHIYZFYVR

Chicago to Yellowknife at a glance

Fastest journey7h 38mVia Vancouver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Yellowknife

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Vancouver (YVR) YZF
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air North, Air Canada
Sat09:00 CHI11:12 YVR2h 33m connection13:45 YVR17:05 YZFUnited Airlines + Air North
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 05m
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CHI Toronto (YYZ) YZF
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Canada Rouge, Air North
Sun02:30 CHI04:52 YYZ5h 53m connection10:45 YYZ13:07 YZFKorean Air + Air North
10 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 37m
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CHI Calgary (YYC) YZF
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore
Sat10:00 CHI12:26 YYC6h 34m connection19:00 YYC21:26 YZFAmerican Airlines + WestJet Encore
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 26m
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CHI Edmonton (YEG) YZF
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tindi, Canadian North, WestJet Encore
Self-transfer likely ~7h 38m
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CHI Ottawa (YOW) YZF
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Air North, Canadian North
Self-transfer likely ~8h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,886 km1,792 miles
Journey time
7h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hYellowknife vs Chicago
Currency in Yellowknife
CAD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → YZF

Flights from Chicago to Yellowknife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Yellowknife?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Yellowknife?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,886 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Yellowknife?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ), Calgary (YYC) and Edmonton (YEG). Air Canada flies both legs via Vancouver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Yellowknife?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Yellowknife: Yellowknife International Airport (YZF).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Yellowknife?
Yellowknife is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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