Kelowna to Vancouver (YLW–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YLW–YVR is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 48 | DH4, DH8D | 1h02-1h09 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 36 | 223, 320, 7M8, DH4, DH8D | 0h57-1h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 32 | 320, 7M8, DH4, DH8D | 1h04-1h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| 4N Air North | 12 | 735, 73H | 0h50 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 12 | DH8D | 1h09 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CA Air China | 3 | DH4 | 1h01 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CRN CRN | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 2 | B190 | 1h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Kelowna
| Metric | YLW→YVR | YYF→YVR | YKA→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YLW | – | 36 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 145 | 14 | 35 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 53m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YLW: MST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
YLW–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YLW to YVR
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air North, Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, Air France, Air China, CRN, Cathay Pacific and WestJet. With 145 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YLW to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YLW to YVR ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are approximately 145 weekly flights outbound and 134 return, totaling 279 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Penticton (YYF), Kamloops (YKA) and Castlegar (YCG).