Travelling from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Seattle to YZF.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Seattle to YZF that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and YZF include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to YZF flight, stay in one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Most flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near YZF and turn in quicker:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Central Yellowknife is around 6 kilometres from Yellowknife Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Currently, RM672 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,387. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to YZF if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). September is the most popular month to visit Yellowknife. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in May.
The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Seattle to YZF plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport in January when temperatures are between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF).
More about Yellowknife
Start your Yellowknife trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Yellowknife Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Yellowknife when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Aurora Village followed by Reid Lake Territorial Park and Fred Henne Territorial Park.
Explore more of Canada
While Yellowknife is a great introduction to Canada, there's much more to discover in Hay River. Located around 193 kilometres to the south, this popular city has plenty to keep you busy, like Hay River Territorial Park and Hay River Historical Museum.