Yellowknife (YZF) to Fort Smith (YSM) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Yellowknife (YZF) to Fort Smith (YSM): 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 YZF to YSM
- 8TAir TindiNot in an alliance
YZF to YSM 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 way
8T8T - Via Edmonton (YEG)Canadian North, Air Canada and 2 more, then Air Tindi

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YZF to YSM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from YZF to YSM?
Air Tindi flies nonstop from Yellowknife (YZF) to Fort Smith (YSM).
How far is Yellowknife from Fort Smith by plane?
Yellowknife (YZF) and Fort Smith (YSM) 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 YZF 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 YZF to YSM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Yellowknife and Fort Smith?
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.