Vancouver to Kelowna (YVR–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–YLW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 0h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 42 | 7M8, DH4, DH8D | 0h52-1h06 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 41 | 320, 7M8, DH4, DH8D | 0h48-1h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 320, 7M8, B38M | 1h02-1h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| 4N Air North | 14 | 734, 735, 73H | 0h50 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | DH4, DH8D | 0h58-1h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 2 | BEH | 1h | – | – | |
| CRN CRN | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kelowna from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→YLW | YCD→YLW | YYJ→YLW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 32 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 135 | 13 | 15 |
| Flight time | 0h 36m | 1h 5m | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YLW: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
YVR–YLW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to YLW
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected by nonstop service from Air North, Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, CRN, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and WestJet. With 135 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YLW ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes to 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are approximately 135 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 296 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nanaimo (YCD), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).