Quesnel to Kelowna (YQZ–YLW) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
YVR Vancouver 4h 9M → 4N9MAC Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights
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Quesnel to Kelowna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 251 mi 1h 1m nonstop

YQZ–YLW had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 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 251 miles in 1h 1m.

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All flights from Kelowna (YLW) Kelowna to Quesnel flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YQZ–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CRN CRN 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CRN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQZ to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YVR ~4h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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
YQZ → YLW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
YLW → YQZ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
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 Quesnel

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric YQZ→YLW YXS→YLW YWL→YLW
Distance from YQZ – 60 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 2
Weekly flights – 12 –
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 15m 0h 42m
Prince George (YXS) to Kelowna flights · Williams Lake (YWL) to Kelowna flights · Kamloops (YKA) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQZ 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 Quesnel.
YQZ: PDT · YLW: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Quesnel, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
251 mi / 404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m gate to gate.
Facts

YQZ–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quesnel to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance251 mi / 404 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQZ
Full nameQuesnel Airport
IATA / ICAOYQZ / CYQZ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 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 YQZ to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Quesnel Airport to Kelowna International Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 251 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YQZ to YLW. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 1m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver.
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 YQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXS, YWL and YKA. 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 YQZ to YLW

Quesnel Airport (YQZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 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.

YQZ to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQZ to YLW is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 251 miles (404 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 Prince George (YXS), Williams Lake (YWL) and Kamloops (YKA).