Kelowna to Houston (YLW–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YLW Airport Page →
1,882 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
SEA Seattle 22h 23m ASLXJQR → WN Seattle (SEA) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kelowna to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,882 mi 3h 44m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YLW and HOU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YLW Routes HOU Routes YLW Live Flights HOU Live Flights YLW Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Kelowna flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SEA ~22h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
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 → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric YLW→HOU YXX→HOU BLI→HOU
Distance from YLW – 149 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 44m 4h 2m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Houston flights · Bellingham (BLI) to Houston flights · Vancouver (YVR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Kelowna.
YLW: PDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,882 mi / 3,029 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m 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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,882 mi / 3,029 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,882 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 HOU 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.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Kelowna.
Yes, return flights from HOU to YLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXX, BLI and YVR. 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 HOU

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YLW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to HOU is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,882 miles (3,029 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), Bellingham (BLI) and Vancouver (YVR).