Cheap Flights to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Chasing the Northern Lights or exploring the Canadian wilderness? Discover flights to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), the largest airport in northern Canada and the main gateway to the Yukon.
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Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, and is owned and operated by the Government of Yukon as part of Canada’s National Airports System. Renamed in 2008 in honor of longtime Yukon Member of Parliament Erik Nielsen, the airport recorded record passenger traffic in 2024, driven by steady growth in tourism and regional demand. It serves as the hub for Air North and the main entry point for both domestic and limited international travel across the territory.
Airport code
YXY (ICAO: CYXY)
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Airlines serving
Air North (hub), Air Canada, WestJet
Popular Routes to and from Whitehorse
Vancouver and Dawson City anchor Whitehorse’s schedule, alongside Air North’s extensive Yukon and cross-Canada network.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Dawson City, Inuvik, Old Crow, Toronto
Onward Connections
Available via Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto to international destinations
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Whitehorse. Summer, particularly July and August, sees the highest traffic for wilderness and midnight sun tourism, while winter is popular for those chasing the Northern Lights.
About Whitehorse
Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, Canada, serving as the gateway to the North for both Yukoners and tourists. The city offers extraordinary access to the Northern Lights, vast untouched wilderness, and the storied history of the Klondike Gold Rush, making it a compelling destination for adventure travelers year-round.
Things to Know When Flying Into Whitehorse
Vancouver and Dawson City together account for about 68% of all monthly arrivals at Whitehorse.
Air North operates the airport’s longest route, a direct flight to Toronto taking about 5 hours and 15 minutes.
There are no international flights from Whitehorse; connections route through Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto.
Allow extra time for security screening during peak summer season, when passenger traffic is at its highest.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Air North, Air Canada, and WestJet serve Whitehorse, with Air North operating as the airport's hub carrier connecting to 9 to 10 destinations.
Whitehorse currently operates domestic flights only within Canada. International travelers can connect through Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto.
Vancouver and Dawson City together account for about 68% of all monthly arrivals at Whitehorse, making them the airport's busiest routes.
The longest flight from Whitehorse is Air North's route to Toronto, covering 2,526 miles and taking about 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, Canada, known as the gateway to the North, offering access to the Northern Lights, vast wilderness, and Klondike Gold Rush history.
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