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Flights from Winnipeg to Yellowknife

There are no direct flights from Winnipeg to Yellowknife. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Edmonton, about 7h 04m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 45m
YWGYZFYYC

Winnipeg to Yellowknife at a glance

Fastest journey6h 45mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Edmonton

Best ways to fly from Winnipeg to Yellowknife

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

1
YWG Calgary (YYC) YZF
Leg 1: Flair Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore
Wed07:15 YWG08:16 YYC2h 59m connection11:15 YYC13:19 YZFWestJet
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m
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YWG Edmonton (YEG) YZF
Leg 1: Flair Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Tindi, Canadian North, WestJet Encore
Tue07:00 YWG07:57 YEG4h 33m connection12:30 YEG14:28 YZFWestJet + WestJet Encore
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 28m
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YWG Rankin Inlet (YRT) YZF
Leg 1: Calm Air · Leg 2: Canadian North
Self-transfer likely ~6h 45m
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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
1,750 km1,087 miles
Journey time
6h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hYellowknife vs Winnipeg
Currency in Yellowknife
CAD
Airports
YWG → YZF

Flights from Winnipeg to Yellowknife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Winnipeg to Yellowknife?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Edmonton and Rankin Inlet. 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 Winnipeg to Yellowknife?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,750 km.
Where do you change planes between Winnipeg and Yellowknife?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG) and Rankin Inlet (YRT). Flair Airlines flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Winnipeg and Yellowknife?
Winnipeg: Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). Yellowknife: Yellowknife International Airport (YZF).
What is the time difference between Winnipeg and Yellowknife?
Yellowknife is 1 hour behind Winnipeg.

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