Great Falls to Kelowna (GTF–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GTF Airport Page →
403 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

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Great Falls to Kelowna
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
403 mi 1h 21m nonstop -1h behind

GTF–YLW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GTF to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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
GTF → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → GTF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Great Falls

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric GTF→YLW BZN→YLW WYS→YLW
Distance from GTF 118 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 15m 1h 21m
Airports within 200 miles of GTF with service to Kelowna International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Great Falls.
GTF: MDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 5:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
403 mi / 648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m gate to gate.
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.

GTF–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Great Falls to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance403 mi / 648 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GTF to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Great Falls International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 403 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YLW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Great Falls.
Yes, return flights from YLW to GTF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN and WYS. 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.

Flights from GTF to YLW

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GTF to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GTF to YLW is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (648 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN) and West Yellowstone (WYS).