Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF) flights
An economy award from Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF) starts at 9,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on WestJet, plus taxes and fees from $15. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF): Air Canada, Air North, Canadian North and WestJet. The two airports are 634 miles (1,020 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hay River, Fort Smith and Calgary and more.
How many miles YEG to YZF costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 9,000 | $15–50 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Canadian North | 10,000 | $43–78 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 12,000 | $15–400 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 12,000 | $15–300 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40–75 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $35–450 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $35–450 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $15–90 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 16,100 | $35–200 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $35–450 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 19,500 | $35–450 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $59.80–94.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YEG to YZF
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- 4NAir NorthNot in an alliance
- Canadian NorthNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YEG to YZF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, Canadian North
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, WestJet
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YEG to YZF with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hay River (YHY)Air Tindi the whole way8T8T
- Via Fort Smith (YSM)Air Tindi the whole way8T8T
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way4N
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
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YEG to YZF: common questions
How many miles does YEG to YZF cost?
In economy it starts at 9,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on WestJet, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and Etihad Guest (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YEG to YZF?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air North, Canadian North and WestJet fly nonstop from Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF).
How far is Edmonton from Yellowknife by plane?
Edmonton (YEG) and Yellowknife (YZF) are 634 miles (1,020 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YEG to YZF award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Edmonton and Yellowknife?
The most direct connections are through Hay River (YHY), Fort Smith (YSM), Calgary (YYC) and Vancouver (YVR). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Tindi through Hay River.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.