Fly private between Ottawa and Yellowknife from US$56,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Ottawa (YOW) to Yellowknife (YZF) and Yellowknife to Ottawa — timed and priced alike.
Ottawa and Yellowknife lie approximately 3,100 km apart (1,926 mi / 1,674 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$76,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Ottawa to Yellowknife (and Yellowknife to Ottawa) ranges from US$56,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$145,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 16m | 3h 50m – 4h 42m | C$76,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 58m | 3h 34m – 4h 22m | C$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 16m | C$76,000 – C$95,000 (~US$56,000 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 14m | C$84,000 – C$95,000 (~US$61,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 4h 03m | C$91,000 – C$95,000 (~US$67,000 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 58m | C$100,000 – C$140,000 (~US$76,500 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 58m | C$110,000 – C$140,000 (~US$84,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 03m | C$130,000 – C$140,000 (~US$92,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Ottawa and Yellowknife are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Ottawa / Gatineau Airport.
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Yellowknife International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYOW / YOW | CYZF / YZF |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 7,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 374 ft | 675 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,695 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,465 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 175 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 225 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 25 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 725 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,051 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,345 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,925 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,385 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,237 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (6,000 ft, 24 km) · Ottawa / Carp Airport (3,937 ft, 28 km) · Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (4,000 ft, 47 km) · Arnprior Airport (3,955 ft, 55 km) · Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
Our team responds to Ottawa–Yellowknife quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Ottawa–Yellowknife sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Ottawa–Yellowknife trip to about 4h 16m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Ottawa–Yellowknife is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$56,000 – US$145,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 16m gate to gate over 3,100 km (1,926 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 Ottawa–Yellowknife charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Ottawa–Yellowknife charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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