Los Angeles to Kelowna (LAX–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
1,108 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
YVR Vancouver 4h 40m AAACAN → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
SEA Seattle 5h 9m AAAFAM → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Kelowna flights
YYC Calgary 5h 10m AMASPCI → ACDEFJ Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 13m AAACNH → ACAFASP Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
YEG Edmonton 11h 55m KEQFWS → F8WS Edmonton (YEG) to Kelowna flights
YUL Montréal 14h 29m ACNZSN → AC Montréal (YUL) to Kelowna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Kelowna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,108 mi 2h 48m nonstop

LAX–YLW had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,108 miles in 2h 48m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps LAX Routes YLW Routes LAX Live Flights YLW Live Flights LAX Delays YLW Delays
All flights from Kelowna (YLW) Kelowna to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 – – 79% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
YVR ~4h 40m SEA ~5h 9m YYC ~5h 10m YYZ ~10h 13m YEG ~11h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
363
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → YLW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
86%
Return
YLW → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric LAX→YLW SNA→YLW SBD→YLW
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 42m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Kelowna flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Kelowna flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kelowna is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
1,108 mi / 1,782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance1,108 mi / 1,782 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,108 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to YLW: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary.
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.
Yes, return flights from YLW to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SBD and PSP. 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 LAX to YLW

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to YLW is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,108 miles (1,782 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Bernardino (SBD) and Palm Springs (PSP).