Private charter between Edmonton and Yellowknife starts at US$11,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF), and from Yellowknife (YZF) back to Edmonton (YEG).
Edmonton and Yellowknife lie approximately 1,019 km apart (633 mi / 550 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Edmonton to Yellowknife (and Yellowknife to Edmonton) ranges from US$11,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$34,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 40m | 1h 30m – 1h 50m | C$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 40m | C$33,000 – C$47,000 (~US$24,500 – US$34,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 39m | C$37,000 – C$52,000 (~US$27,000 – US$38,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 36m | C$40,000 – C$56,000 (~US$29,500 – US$41,500) | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Edmonton–Yellowknife is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Edmonton, Canada: Edmonton International Airport and Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport.
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
| Edmonton International Airport | Yellowknife International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYEG / YEG | CYZF / YZF |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 7,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2,373 ft | 675 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Edmonton to Yellowknife can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Edmonton International Airport has 11,000 ft and Yellowknife International Airport 7,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,019 km.
Alternates within range: Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport (5,001 ft, 44 km) · Wetaskiwin Regional Airport (3,876 ft, 40 km) · Edmonton / Josephburg Airport (4,560 ft, 57 km) · Camrose Airport (4,512 ft, 59 km) · Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Edmonton–Yellowknife when the time is right.
The Edmonton to Yellowknife route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$11,500 – US$34,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 40m gate to gate over 1,019 km (633 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Edmonton–Yellowknife charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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