Fort Smith (YSM) to Yellowknife (YZF) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Fort Smith (YSM) to Yellowknife (YZF): Air Tindi. The two airports are 188 miles (303 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hay River and Edmonton.
Airlines flying nonstop from YSM to YZF
- 8TAir TindiNot in an alliance
YSM to YZF with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hay River (YHY)Air Tindi the whole way8T
8T - Via Edmonton (YEG)Air Tindi, then Canadian North, Air Canada and 2 more8T

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YSM to YZF: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from YSM to YZF?
Air Tindi flies nonstop from Fort Smith (YSM) to Yellowknife (YZF).
How far is Fort Smith from Yellowknife by plane?
Fort Smith (YSM) and Yellowknife (YZF) are 188 miles (303 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does YSM to YZF cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for YSM to YZF with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Fort Smith and Yellowknife?
The most direct connections are through Hay River (YHY) and Edmonton (YEG). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Tindi through Hay River.
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.