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

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2,030 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 22m ago
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TS Air Transat
295
10:00 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
PDT
4h 55m
71%
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PD325+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
10:00 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
PDT
4h 55m
70%
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TS7017cs
TS Air Transat
E295
12:50 PM
PDT
8:10 PM
EDT
4h 20m
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PD326+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
12:50 PM
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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 10 hubs
YYC Calgary 6h 29m ACKLPD → ACF8LA Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
YEG Edmonton 6h 35m PDTSWS → F8KLWS Edmonton (YEG) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 42m ACAMASP → ACAFPD Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 6m ACCANH → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
YUL Montréal 7h 52m ACAVEK → AC Montréal (YUL) to Kelowna flights
YWG Winnipeg 8h 30m ACPDTS → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Kelowna flights
YYJ Victoria 11h 12m PDTS → 8PWS Victoria (YYJ) to Kelowna flights
YHZ Halifax ~7h 9m ACPDTS → Halifax (YHZ) to Kelowna flights
YQT Thunder Bay ~7h 47m PDTS → Thunder Bay (YQT) to Kelowna flights
PHX Phoenix ~10h 11m → Phoenix (PHX) 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 91% – TS
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – TS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
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
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YYC ~6h 29m YEG ~6h 35m YYZ ~6h 42m YVR ~7h 6m YHZ ~7h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
90%
Return
YLW → YOW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
86%
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 1
Weekly flights 12 1
Flight time 4h 55m 5h 2m
Departure OTP 91% –
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 Calgary, Edmonton 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 Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).