Seattle to Kelowna (SEA–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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219 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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QR8909
QR Qatar
E75
11:34 AM
PDT
12:56 PM
PDT
1h 22m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS3254
AS Alaska
E75L
1:26 PM
PDT
2:24 PM
PDT
0h 58m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS3255
AS Alaska
E75
1:46 PM
PDT
3:07 PM
PDT
1h 21m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS3138+1
AS Alaska
E75L
1:46 PM
PDT
3:07 PM
PDT
1h 21m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AY3962cs
AY Finnair
E75
1:46 PM
PDT
3:07 PM
PDT
1h 21m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS3240
AS Alaska
E75
4:12 PM
PDT
5:25 PM
PDT
1h 13m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 2h 51m ACAFAM → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
YYC Calgary 3h 48m ASAYJL → ACF8LA Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
YYJ Victoria 3h 52m ASAYJL → 8PWS Victoria (YYJ) to Kelowna flights
YEG Edmonton 4h 11m ASKEQF → F8KLWS Edmonton (YEG) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 43m ACASSN → ACAFPD Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
GEG Spokane ~3h 49m AFAMAS → Spokane (GEG) to Kelowna flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 12m AAAFAM → Los Angeles (LAX) to Kelowna flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 47m AAAFAS → Phoenix (PHX) to Kelowna flights
ICT Wichita ~8h 17m ASJLQR → Wichita (ICT) to Kelowna flights
HOU Houston ~10h 27m WN → Houston (HOU) to Kelowna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Kelowna
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 219 mi 1h 10m nonstop

SEA–YLW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 219 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SEA Routes YLW Routes SEA Live Flights YLW Live Flights SEA Delays YLW Delays
All flights from Kelowna (YLW) Kelowna to Seattle flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, QR 7 E75L 0h58 85% Oneworld JL, QR
WS WestJet 0 – – 85% – –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to YLW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
YVR ~2h 51m YYC ~3h 48m GEG ~3h 49m YYJ ~3h 52m YEG ~4h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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
SEA → YLW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
88%
Return
YLW → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric SEA→YLW BFI→YLW YYJ→YLW
Distance from SEA – 5 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 4
Weekly flights 8 – 21
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 57m 1h
Departure OTP 85% – –
Seattle (BFI) to Kelowna flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Kelowna flights · Yakima (YKM) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA 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 Seattle.
SEA: PDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m 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 SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 219 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SEA to YLW: Alaska Airlines and WestJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria.
Yes, return flights from YLW to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI, YYJ and YKM. 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 SEA to YLW

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and WestJet. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to YLW is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Victoria (YYJ) and Yakima (YKM).