Flying from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
The timezone in Yellowknife is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Washington DC. Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife.
Your flight from Washington DC to YZF won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Whether you want to discover a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to YZF.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kms (4 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
71% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and YZF:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to YZF flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport flight:
Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near YZF:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Yellowknife. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
£465 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport. Return flights start at £423. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to YZF, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
September is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Visit Yellowknife in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Washington DC to YZF plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Yellowknife to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -32ºC and -15ºC.
More about Yellowknife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Yellowknife right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Yellowknife Airport:
Aurora Village and Reid Lake Territorial Park are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Yellowknife travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Fred Henne Territorial Park.
Explore more of Canada
While Yellowknife will give you a great introduction to Canada, more adventures await you in Hay River. Located about 193 kms (120 miles) to the south, this must-see city has a wealth of attractions, like Hay River Territorial Park and Hay River Historical Museum.
