Canada Β· 142 miles (229 km)

Hay River (YHY) to Fort Smith (YSM) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Hay River (YHY) to Fort Smith (YSM): Air Tindi. The two airports are 142 miles (229 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yellowknife and Edmonton.

Airlines flying nonstop from YHY to YSM

  • 8T
    Air TindiNot in an alliance

YHY to YSM with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Yellowknife (YZF)Air Tindi the whole way
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    8T
    8T
  • Via Edmonton (YEG)Air Tindi the whole way
    8T
    8T

YHY to YSM: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from YHY to YSM?

Air Tindi flies nonstop from Hay River (YHY) to Fort Smith (YSM).

How far is Hay River from Fort Smith by plane?

Hay River (YHY) and Fort Smith (YSM) are 142 miles (229 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does YHY to YSM cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for YHY to YSM with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Hay River and Fort Smith?

The most direct connections are through Yellowknife (YZF) and Edmonton (YEG). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Tindi through Yellowknife.

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.