Non-stop flights to Kelowna (YLW)
Kelowna International Airport is a medium sized airport in Canada. It is an international airport. In total there are 20 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kelowna, spread around 20 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 14 domestic flights to Kelowna.
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All direct flights to Kelowna Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kelowna Best time to visit Kelowna Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,300 flights arriving at Kelowna Airport, which are 43 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Kelowna are routes from Vancouver (YVR) in Canada and Calgary (YYC), also in Canada. These two routes together are operated 742 times this month, and make up for 57% of all monthly arrivals at Kelowna International Airport.
The longest flight to Kelowna YLW is departing from Cancún (CUN). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 54 minutes and covers a distance of 2,667 miles (4,292 km).
List of all direct flights to Kelowna
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kelowna, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kelowna.
Airlines flying to Kelowna
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Kelowna. Most flights to Kelowna are operated by WestJet, as they connect 14 airports to YLW. That’s around 3 times as much as Pacific Coastal Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kelowna. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all YLW flights:
What is the best time to visit Kelowna?
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic / Alpine
The Subarctic region surrounding Kelowna is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
Business class flights to Kelowna
There are 3 airports that have flights to Kelowna in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to YLW are listed below:
International flights to Kelowna
Flights from Mexico to Kelowna
There are 4 airports in Mexico that have non-stop flights to Kelowna.
From Cancún, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and San José del Cabo, all direct flights to Kelowna are operated by WestJet.
All flights from Mexico
Flights from United States to Kelowna
If you are looking for a direct flight from United States to Kelowna, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Phoenix, direct flights are offered by WestJet. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From Seattle / Tacoma, you can fly non-stop with Alaska (Oneworld) or WestJet.
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Kelowna
Flights from Canada to Kelowna
There are lots of domestic flights to Kelowna (YLW). 14 airports in Canada have direct flights to the airport.
From Calgary, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and WestJet.
From Comox and Cranbrook, you can fly with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
From Edmonton, you can fly non-stop with Flair Airlines or WestJet.
From Montreal, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance).
From Nanaimo, you can fly non-stop to Kelowna with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
From Ottawa, direct flights are offered by Porter. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Prince George, you can fly non-stop with Central Mountain Air or Pacific Coastal Airlines.
From Regina and Saskatoon, all direct flights to Kelowna are operated by WestJet.
From Toronto, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Porter and WestJet.
From Vancouver, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kelowna, which are Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air North, Central Mountain Air and WestJet.
From Victoria, you can fly non-stop with Pacific Coastal Airlines or WestJet.
From Winnipeg, the only airline with direct flights is WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Canada
Alternative airports near Kelowna
Flying to an alternative airport near Kelowna could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kelowna (YLW) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Penticton (YYF) and Kamloops (YKA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kelowna?
There are 2 airports in Kelowna: Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Penticton Airport (YYF).
What is the best airport to fly into Kelowna?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kelowna is Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
How many airlines fly to Kelowna?
There are 8 airlines flying to Kelowna from 20 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kelowna?
WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines and Air Canada operate most flights to Kelowna. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kelowna?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Kelowna.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kelowna?
There are roughly 1,300 flights arriving at Kelowna every month (or 301 flights each week), from a total of 20 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kelowna Airport?
The official name of Kelowna Airport is Kelowna International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kelowna Airport?
The airport code of Kelowna Airport is YLW.
What are the most popular flights to Kelowna?
Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton are the 3 most popular routes to Kelowna. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kelowna, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kelowna?
| Vancouver to Kelowna | 50m |
| Calgary to Kelowna | 1h 10m |
| Edmonton to Kelowna | 1h 20m |
| Toronto to Kelowna | 4h 18m |
| Victoria to Kelowna | 1h 11m |
