Kelowna to Bellingham (YLW–BLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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163 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w 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.

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Kelowna to Bellingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
163 mi 0h 43m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to BLI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
SEA ~3h 47m
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
YLW → BLI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
BLI → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bellingham from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Bellingham International Airport.
Metric YLW→BLI YXX→BLI YVR→BLI
Distance from YLW – 149 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 0h 43m 0h 13m 0h 23m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Bellingham flights · Vancouver (YVR) to Bellingham flights · Eastsound (ESD) to Bellingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Bellingham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bellingham is 0 hours the same as Kelowna.
YLW: PDT · BLI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 6:00 PM in Bellingham.
Distance & Flight Time
163 mi / 263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m 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–BLI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Bellingham route.
Route details
Distance163 mi / 263 km
Flight time0h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: BLI
Full nameBellingham International Airport
IATA / ICAOBLI / KBLI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to BLI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Bellingham International Airport take about 0h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 163 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BLI 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 YXX, YVR and ESD. 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 BLI

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YLW to BLI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to BLI is about 0 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 163 miles (263 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Vancouver (YVR) and Eastsound (ESD).