Santa Ana to Kelowna (SNA–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,128 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 4h 35m ACEJM → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
SEA Seattle 5h 13m AFASAY → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Kelowna flights
YYC Calgary 5h 20m WS → ACASPDE Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
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Santa Ana to Kelowna
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,128 mi 2h 42m nonstop

SNA–YLW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SNA Routes YLW Routes SNA Live Flights YLW Live Flights SNA Delays YLW Delays
All flights from Kelowna (YLW) Kelowna to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
YVR ~4h 35m SEA ~5h 13m YYC ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
144
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
SNA → YLW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → SNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric SNA→YLW LAX→YLW SBD→YLW
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 48m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kelowna flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Kelowna flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA 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 Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m 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.
Facts

SNA–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 1,128 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary.
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.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SBD and PSP. 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 SNA to YLW

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to YLW is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,128 miles (1,815 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), San Bernardino (SBD) and Palm Springs (PSP).