Ottawa to Kelowna (YOW–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TS Air Transat
E295
10:00 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
PDT
4h 55m
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PD325+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
10:00 AM
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11:55 AM
PDT
4h 55m
63%
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E295
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4h 20m
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PD Porter Airlines
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No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
YEG Edmonton 6h 28m PDTSWS → ARQASPF8 Edmonton (YEG) to Kelowna flights
YYC Calgary 6h 35m ACFJKL → ACDEF8 Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 46m ACAMAV → ACAFBA Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 9m ACAFCA → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
YUL Montréal 7h 49m ACAVEK → ACHRT Montréal (YUL) to Kelowna flights
YWG Winnipeg 9h 33m ACPDTS → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Kelowna flights
YYJ Victoria 11h 12m PDTS → 8PWS Victoria (YYJ) to Kelowna flights
YQR Regina ~7h 2m WS → WS Regina (YQR) to Kelowna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Kelowna
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,030 mi 4h 55m nonstop -3h behind

YOW–YLW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,030 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 6 E295 4h55 100% – TS
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YLW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YEG ~6h 28m YYC ~6h 35m YYZ ~6h 46m YQR ~7h 2m YVR ~7h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
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
YOW → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → YOW
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. YOW delays → YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric YOW→YLW YUL→YLW
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 12 2
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 38m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kelowna is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
2,030 mi / 3,267 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

YOW–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance2,030 mi / 3,267 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,030 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YOW to YLW: Porter Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto Pearson.
Kelowna is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YLW to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 YOW to YLW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YLW is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,030 miles (3,267 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).