Kelowna to Anchorage (YLW–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YLW Airport Page →
1,405 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 4 hubs
SEA Seattle 5h 52m ASLXJQR → 8CAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 40m 4N9MAC → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Anchorage flights
YYC Calgary 10h 45m ACDEFJ → CX Calgary (YYC) to Anchorage flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 13m ACBAPD → BRK4 Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kelowna to Anchorage
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,405 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

YLW–ANC 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 YLW Routes ANC Routes YLW Live Flights ANC Live Flights YLW Delays ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Kelowna flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SEA ~5h 52m YVR ~8h 40m YYC ~10h 45m YYZ ~17h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
151
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
YLW → ANC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
78%
Return
ANC → YLW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric YLW→ANC YYF→ANC YVR→ANC
Distance from YLW – 36 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 7
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 2m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Penticton (YYF) to Anchorage flights · Vancouver (YVR) to Anchorage flights · Spokane (GEG) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Kelowna.
YLW: PDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
1,405 mi / 2,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YLW–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance1,405 mi / 2,262 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,405 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Vancouver and Calgary.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ANC 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.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Kelowna.
Yes, return flights from ANC to YLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYF, YVR and GEG. 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 YLW to ANC

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YLW to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to ANC is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,405 miles (2,262 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Vancouver and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Penticton (YYF), Vancouver (YVR) and Spokane (GEG).