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

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AS3436
AS Alaska
E75L
11:29 AM
MDT
12:45 PM
MST
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3813
WS WestJet
DH4
11:55 AM
MDT
1:14 PM
MST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3392
AS Alaska
E75
10:22 PM
MDT
11:14 PM
MST
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3344
AS Alaska
E75
8:00 AM
MST
9:22 AM
MDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3820
WS WestJet
DH4
9:05 AM
MST
10:25 AM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3436
AS Alaska
E75L
1:35 PM
MST
2:51 PM
MDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Kelowna
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 219 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

SEA–YLW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 219 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 E75, E75L 0h52-1h16 79% Oneworld
WS WestJet 4 DH4 1h19 79%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: WS (4 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to YLW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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
SEA → YLW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → YLW delays →

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric SEA→YLW YYJ→YLW
Distance from SEA 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 18 15
Flight time 0h 52m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Kelowna International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · YLW: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 19m.
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 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.

SEA–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 14 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 19m. The route covers 219 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from SEA to YLW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDX, SUN, GEG, RNO, SLC, SFO, OAK, HDN, DEN, LAS, YEG, PVR, YVR, CUN, YYJ, YYZ, LAX, YYC and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from YLW to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. 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 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to YLW ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).