Detroit to Kelowna (DTW–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YVR Vancouver 6h 55m WS 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
YYC Calgary 7h 5m WS ACF8LA Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
SEA Seattle 7h 12m AFASAY ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 43m ACAFAM ACAFPD Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
YUL Montréal 11h 19m ACAFAM AC Montréal (YUL) to Kelowna flights
YHZ Halifax ~7h 47m WS Halifax (YHZ) to Kelowna flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 57m AAAMDL Phoenix (PHX) to Kelowna flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 13m AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Kelowna flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~10h 57m Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Kelowna flights
SJD San José del Cabo ~11h 33m San José del Cabo (SJD) to Kelowna flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Kelowna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and YLW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
YLW → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → YLW delays →

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric DTW→YLW CLE→YLW
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Kelowna International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kelowna is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Kelowna.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Kelowna route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to YLW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle–Tacoma.
Kelowna is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from YLW to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).