Kelowna to Dulles (YLW–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,170 mi airlines charter/private
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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 10 hubs
YYC Calgary 6h 16m ASPCRNF8 ACUAWS Calgary (YYC) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 42m ACPDTS ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 56m 4N9MAC UA Vancouver (YVR) to Dulles flights
SEA Seattle 7h 13m ASAY ASAVCM Seattle (SEA) to Dulles flights
YUL Montréal 8h 44m AC ACAVCM Montréal (YUL) to Dulles flights
YOW Ottawa 15h 53m PDTS ACAVUA Ottawa (YOW) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix ~9h 4m AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
MLB Melbourne ~9h 12m Melbourne (MLB) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 20m AAAZCA Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
CUN Cancún ~10h 53m UA Cancún (CUN) to Dulles flights
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Kelowna to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,170 mi 4h 10m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
372
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YLW → IAD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
Return
IAD → YLW
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric YLW→IAD YXX→IAD YXC→IAD
Distance from YLW 149 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 37m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Kelowna.
YLW: PDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,170 mi / 3,492 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m 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.

Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

YLW–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,170 mi / 3,492 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,170 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Vancouver.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Kelowna.
Nearby alternatives include YXX, YXC 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 IAD

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YLW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to IAD is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,170 miles (3,492 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Cranbrook (YXC) and Vancouver (YVR).