Vancouver to Kelowna (YVR–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–YLW is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: AF, AM, CX, CZ, DE, FJ, JL, KE, LA, MF, PR, QF | 49 | DH4, DH8D | 1h-1h06 | – | AF, AM, CX, CZ, DE, FJ, JL, KE, LA, MF, PR, QF | |
| AC Air Canada Also: CX, LX, NH, NZ, VA | 42 | CR9, DH4, DH8D | 0h57-0h59 | Star Alliance | CX, LX, NH, NZ, VA | |
| UA United Airlines | 13 | DH4 | 0h57-0h59 | Star Alliance | – | |
| 4N Air North Charter - Canada | 12 | 734, 735 | 0h50 | – | – | |
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 2 | BEH | 1h | – | – | |
| CRN CRN | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SUT SUT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kelowna from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→YLW | YCD→YLW | YXX→YLW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 32 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 226 | 13 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 4m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YLW: PDT
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 WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air North Charter - Canada and Central Mountain Air. With 226 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YLW is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are approximately 226 weekly flights outbound and 298 return, totaling 524 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Victoria, Prince George (International) and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nanaimo (YCD), Abbotsford (YXX) and Victoria (YYJ).