Chicago to Kelowna (ORD–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and YLW. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 8 hubs
YYC Calgary 6h 10m AAACAY → ACASPDE Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 25m AAACPD → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
SEA Seattle 7h 7m AAASAV → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 24m AAACAS → ACAFBA Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
YUL Montréal 9h 7m AAACAS → AC Montréal (YUL) to Kelowna flights
YOW Ottawa 19h 39m ACEKUA → PDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Kelowna flights
YEG Edmonton ~6h 42m UA → F8WS Edmonton (YEG) to Kelowna flights
YWG Winnipeg ~6h 54m ACCMUA → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Kelowna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Kelowna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes YLW Routes ORD Live Flights YLW Live Flights ORD Delays YLW Delays
All flights from Kelowna (YLW) Kelowna to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
YYC ~6h 10m YVR ~6h 25m YEG ~6h 42m YWG ~6h 54m SEA ~7h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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
ORD → YLW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
75%
Return
YLW → ORD
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. ORD delays → YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric ORD→YLW MDW→YLW
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 63% –
Chicago (MDW) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kelowna is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 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.

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

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kelowna route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to YLW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Vancouver and 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 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YLW to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).