Kelowna to Calgary (YLW–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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249 mi airlines 75/wk
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WS180
WS WestJet
B38M
5:20 AM
MST
7:31 AM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WS3602
WS WestJet
DH4
8:50 AM
MST
11:05 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AC8392
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:50 AM
MST
10:59 AM
MDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WS184
WS WestJet
737
10:20 AM
MST
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3600
WS WestJet
DH8D
10:20 AM
MST
12:35 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS186
WS WestJet
738
10:20 AM
MST
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WS3604
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:00 PM
MST
2:18 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3608
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:55 PM
MST
3:08 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS3610
WS WestJet
DH4
3:00 PM
MST
5:13 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS3612
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:00 PM
MST
6:18 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3653
WS WestJet
4:30 PM
MST
5:52 PM
MDT
0h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WS3614
WS WestJet
DH4
5:55 PM
MST
8:08 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS208
WS WestJet
73W
7:55 PM
MST
10:02 PM
MDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WS3603
WS WestJet
DH8D
10:00 AM
MDT
10:27 AM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WS3605
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:00 AM
MDT
11:27 AM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WS3607
WS WestJet
DH4
12:00 PM
MDT
12:24 PM
MST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AC8393
AC Air Canada
DH4
12:35 PM
MDT
12:50 PM
MST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS3617
WS WestJet
DH4
2:00 PM
MDT
2:19 PM
MST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WS3611
WS WestJet
DH4
3:00 PM
MDT
3:24 PM
MST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WS3713
WS WestJet
DH4
5:16 PM
MDT
5:26 PM
MST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WS3615
WS WestJet
DH8D
6:00 PM
MDT
6:19 PM
MST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WS189
WS WestJet
73H
11:40 PM
MDT
11:53 PM
MST
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS187
WS WestJet
73W
11:49 PM
MDT
11:57 PM
MST
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kelowna to Calgary
5 carriers, 75 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 75 Flights/wk 249 mi 0h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

YLW–YYC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and SUT lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 0h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YLW–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 68 737, 738, 73W, B38M, DH4, DH8D 0h22-1h18 100%
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h09 100% Star Alliance
SUT SUT 2 100%
CNK CNK 1 100%
CRN CRN 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
B38MWS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + CRN + SUT + WS (72 flights/wk, 91%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YLW to YYC direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
75
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
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 → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
Return
YYC → 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 → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric YLW→YYC YYF→YYC YKA→YYC
Distance from YLW 36 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 3
Weekly flights 75 8 13
Flight time 0h 22m 0h 50m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Kelowna.
YLW: MST · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 22m to 1h 18m.

YLW–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time0h 22m to 1h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights75 out / 56 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 0h 22m to 1h 18m. The route covers 249 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK, CRN, SUT and WestJet.
There are approximately 75 nonstop flights per week from YLW to YYC. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQF, YKA, GEG, YQU, YYD, VNY, SLC, APA, SCF, PSP, SAN, DEN, YQQ, ORD, LAX, YXS, SEA, DTW, YOW, IAD, YWG, EWR, YXC, PHX, SJD, YVR, YEG, CUN, YCD, YYJ, YYZ, PVR, YUL, YXT and MZT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Kelowna.
Yes, return flights from YYC to YLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYF, YKA and YCG. 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 YYC

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK, CRN, SUT and WestJet. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YLW to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to YYC ranges from 0 hours 22 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YQF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Penticton (YYF), Kamloops (YKA) and Castlegar (YCG).