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 17 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kelowna, spread around 17 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 11 domestic flights to Kelowna.
Kelowna is mainly known for its nature and its food & drinks.
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All direct flights to Kelowna Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kelowna Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,804 flights arriving at Kelowna Airport, which are 60 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
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 1110 times this month, and make up for 62% 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 56 minutes and covers a distance of 1,657 miles (2,667 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 7 airlines that fly to Kelowna. Most flights to Kelowna are operated by WestJet, as they connect 13 airports to YLW. That’s around 3 times as much as Flair 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:
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 3 airports in Mexico that have non-stop flights to Kelowna.
From Cancún, Puerto Vallarta and San José del Cabo, all direct flights to Kelowna are operated by WestJet.
Flights from United States to Kelowna
If you are looking for a direct flight from United States to Kelowna, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Las Vegas and Phoenix, you can fly with WestJet.
From Seattle / Tacoma, you can fly non-stop to Kelowna with Alaska (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Domestic flights to Kelowna
Flights from Canada to Kelowna
There are lots of domestic flights to Kelowna (YLW). 11 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 Edmonton, you can fly non-stop with Flair Airlines or WestJet.
From Montreal, you can fly non-stop to Kelowna with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
From Nanaimo, the only airline with direct flights is Pacific Coastal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in September.
From Prince George, direct flights are offered by Central Mountain Air.
From Regina and Saskatoon, you can fly with WestJet.
From Toronto, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and WestJet.
From Vancouver, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Kelowna, which are Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air North, Central Mountain Air, Flair Airlines and WestJet.
From Victoria, you can fly non-stop with Pacific Coastal Airlines or WestJet.
From Winnipeg, direct flights are offered by WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
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 7 airlines flying to Kelowna from 17 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Kelowna?
WestJet, Flair 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 1,804 flights arriving at Kelowna every month (or 420 flights each week), from a total of 17 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 8m |
| Edmonton to Kelowna | 1h 21m |
| Victoria to Kelowna | 1h 7m |
| Toronto to Kelowna | 4h 21m |
