Flying from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Yellowknife's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix. Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife.
Your flight from Phoenix to YZF won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're travelling during a peak month like March, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Phoenix to YZF that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PHX and YZF include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
PHX is about 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from PHX.
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Phoenix to YZF flight? Relax in a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YZF:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
From Yellowknife Airport, central Yellowknife is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
$558 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport. Return flights start at $500. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to YZF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
September is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Visit Yellowknife in May for a more low-key escape.
Book a Phoenix to YZF plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Yellowknife to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF).
More about Yellowknife
Start your Yellowknife trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Yellowknife Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Aurora Village and Reid Lake Territorial Park are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Yellowknife travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fred Henne Territorial Park.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife is just the beginning of what Canada has to offer. Head onward to Hay River, which is about 193 kilometres away to the south. From Hay River Territorial Park to Hay River Historical Museum, there's plenty to discover in this popular city.
