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

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JL5425cs
JL Japan
E75
12:28 PM
PDT
1:47 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3436+5
AS Alaska
E75L
1:33 PM
PDT
2:47 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3436+5
AS Alaska
E75L
3:37 PM
PDT
4:50 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Kelowna
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 219 mi 1h 14m nonstop 32 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 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 32 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 Also: JL 7 E75L 1h14 92% Oneworld JL
WS WestJet 4 92%
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – JL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: WS (4 flights/wk, 36%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
289
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.

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 3
Weekly flights 14 1 15
Flight time 1h 14m 0h 55m 1h
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Kelowna International Airport.

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 14m 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 time1h 14m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
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 1h 14m to 1h 19m. The route covers 219 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and WestJet. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SEA to YLW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, PDX, GEG, SUN, BZN, RNO, JAC, SLC, SFO, OAK, HDN, LAS, DEN, PSP, ASE, SCF, LAX, VNY, PHX, YEG, ICT, MDW, CLE, SJD, PVR, YYC, TEB, HNL, CUN, YVR, YYJ and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and YYJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to YLW ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Victoria (YYJ).