Kelowna to Smithers (YLW–YYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YVR Vancouver 4h 6m 4N9MAC → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Smithers flights
YXS Prince George ~3h 39m 8P9M → CRN Prince George (YXS) to Smithers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kelowna to Smithers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 470 mi 1h 37m nonstop

YLW–YYD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 470 miles in 1h 37m.

Also explore YLW Routes YYD Routes YLW Live Flights YYD Live Flights YLW Delays
All flights from Smithers (YYD) Smithers to Kelowna flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YLW–YYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CRN CRN 0 – – 78% – –
SUT SUT 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CRN + SUT (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to YYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YXS ~3h 39m YVR ~4h 6m
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 → YYD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
YYD → 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 Smithers from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Smithers Airport.
Metric YLW→YYD YVR→YYD
Distance from YLW – 178 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 7
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 78% –
Vancouver (YVR) to Smithers flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Smithers Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 6:00 PM in Smithers.
Distance & Flight Time
470 mi / 757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

YLW–YYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Smithers route.
Route details
Distance470 mi / 757 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: YYD
Full nameSmithers Airport
IATA / ICAOYYD / CYYD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,712 ft / 522 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to YYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Smithers Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 470 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YLW to YYD. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver.
Nearby alternatives include 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 YYD

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Smithers Airport (YYD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YLW to YYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to YYD is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 470 miles (757 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).