Flying from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Chicago to YZF.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Chicago to YZF with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and YZF include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
74.85% of flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to YZF flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Yellowknife Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YZF if you have a late flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Yellowknife. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport is RM680. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,771. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to YZF. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Chicago to Yellowknife Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Chicago to YZF.
Find the best deal on a flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Visit Yellowknife in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Chicago to YZF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Yellowknife to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has temperatures of between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yellowknife
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Yellowknife right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Yellowknife Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Yellowknife when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at North of 60 Aurora Adventures followed by City of Yellowknife and Jackfish Lake Scenic Viewpoint.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Yellowknife, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 193 kilometres south to Hay River to tick off its top sights. From Hay River Territorial Park to Fishermans Wharf and Hay River public beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Thinking about other great places to go in Canada? Head 153 kilometres south of Yellowknife to Fort Resolution. Little Buffalo River Crossing Territorial Park is one of the highlights in the area.
