San Francisco to Kelowna (SFO–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Kelowna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 865 mi 1h 16m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and YLW, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SUN ~4h 4m PDX ~4h 7m RNO ~4h 25m RIL ~4h 41m GEG ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
495
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
SFO → YLW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → SFO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric SFO→YLW OAK→YLW
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 1h 16m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 61% –
Oakland (OAK) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · YLW: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m to 1h 34m.
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 SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,392 km
Flight time1h 16m to 1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take approximately 1h 16m to 1h 34m. The route covers 865 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SFO to YLW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUN, PDX, RNO, RIL, GEG, VNY, SLC, LAS, ASE, HDN, DEN, HOU, TEB, PVR, TRK, YYC, YVR, SEA, CUN, PHX, LAX, YYZ and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 SFO to YLW

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YLW ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,392 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).