Comox to Kelowna (YQQ–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8P1961
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
11:35 AM
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8P1963
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
3:50 PM
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8P1960
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
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8P1962
8P Pacific Coastal
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 2h 33m 8PACAM → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
YYC Calgary 3h 30m DEFJWS → ACDEFJ Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna flights
YYZ Toronto ~10h 54m WS → ACAFASP Toronto (YYZ) to Kelowna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Comox to Kelowna
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 246 mi 1h 10m nonstop

YQQ–YLW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 246 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YQQ Routes YLW Routes YQQ Live Flights YLW Live Flights YLW Delays
All flights from Kelowna (YLW) Kelowna to Comox flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQQ–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 14 BE1 1h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 8P
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P (14 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, YQQ to YLW direction.
Mon
2
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
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQQ to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
YVR ~2h 33m YYC ~3h 30m YYZ ~10h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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
YQQ → YLW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
YLW → YQQ
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Comox

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric YQQ→YLW YAZ→YLW YCD→YLW
Distance from YQQ – 59 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 14 – 13
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 6m 1h 4m
Tofino (YAZ) to Kelowna flights · Nanaimo (YCD) to Kelowna flights · Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQQ with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Comox, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
246 mi / 396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

YQQ–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Comox to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance246 mi / 396 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQQ
Full nameComox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox
IATA / ICAOYQQ / CYQQ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation84 ft / 26 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 YQQ to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox to Kelowna International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 246 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YQQ to YLW: Pacific Coastal 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 Vancouver and Calgary.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YLW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from YLW to YQQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YAZ, YCD and 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 YQQ to YLW

Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YQQ to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQQ to YLW is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 246 miles (396 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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