Castlegar to Kelowna (YCG–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

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Castlegar to Kelowna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 90 mi 24h nonstop

YCG–YLW had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 90 miles in 24h.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YCG–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CRN CRN 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CRN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YCG to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
YVR ~24h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
15
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
YCG → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → YCG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Castlegar

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric YCG→YLW YXC→YLW GEG→YLW
Distance from YCG – 86 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 7 –
Flight time 24h 0h 55m 1h 9m
Cranbrook (YXC) to Kelowna flights · Spokane (GEG) to Kelowna flights · Kamloops (YKA) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of YCG 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 Castlegar.
YCG: PDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Castlegar, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
90 mi / 146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 24h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

YCG–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Castlegar to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance90 mi / 146 km
Flight time24h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YCG
Full nameCastlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOYCG / CYCG
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,624 ft / 495 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 YCG to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 24h gate to gate. The route covers 90 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YCG to YLW. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 24h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YLW to YCG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXC, GEG and YKA. 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 YCG to YLW

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YCG to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCG to YLW is about 24 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 90 miles (146 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cranbrook (YXC), Spokane (GEG) and Kamloops (YKA).