Calgary to Kelowna (YYC–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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249 mi airlines 56/wk
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WS3603
WS WestJet
DH8D
10:00 AM
MDT
10:27 AM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3605
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:00 AM
MDT
11:27 AM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3607
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:30 PM
MDT
12:42 PM
MST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8393
AC Air Canada
DH4
12:35 PM
MDT
12:50 PM
MST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3617
WS WestJet
DH4
2:00 PM
MDT
2:19 PM
MST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3611
WS WestJet
DH4
3:00 PM
MDT
3:24 PM
MST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3713
WS WestJet
DH4
5:16 PM
MDT
5:26 PM
MST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3615
WS WestJet
DH8D
6:00 PM
MDT
6:19 PM
MST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS187
WS WestJet
73W
9:35 PM
MDT
9:48 PM
MST
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS189
WS WestJet
73W
11:40 PM
MDT
11:53 PM
MST
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS3602
WS WestJet
DH4
8:50 AM
MST
11:05 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8392
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:50 AM
MST
10:59 AM
MDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3600
WS WestJet
DH8D
10:20 AM
MST
12:35 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS184
WS WestJet
737
10:20 AM
MST
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WS186
WS WestJet
738
10:20 AM
MST
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WS3604
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:00 PM
MST
2:18 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3608
WS WestJet
DH8D
12:55 PM
MST
3:08 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS3610
WS WestJet
DH4
3:00 PM
MST
5:13 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS3612
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:00 PM
MST
6:18 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS3653
WS WestJet
4:30 PM
MST
5:52 PM
MDT
0h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WS3614
WS WestJet
DH4
5:55 PM
MST
8:08 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS208
WS WestJet
73W
7:55 PM
MST
10:02 PM
MDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Calgary to Kelowna
5 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind 23 1-stop hubs

YYC–YLW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and SUT lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 49 73W, DH4, DH8D 1h10-1h27 85%
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h15 85% Star Alliance
SUT SUT 1 85%
CNK CNK 0 85%
CRN CRN 0 85%
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + CRN + SUT + WS (50 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 12%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to YLW direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
360
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → YLW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
Return
YLW → YYC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → YLW delays →

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric YYC→YLW YXC→YLW YEG→YLW
Distance from YYC 130 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 2
Weekly flights 56 8 34
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 55m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Kelowna International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Calgary.
YYC: MDT · YLW: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 27m.

YYC–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights56 out / 68 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 27m. The route covers 249 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK, CRN, SUT and WestJet.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YLW. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKA, YQR, YWG, SLC, YXT, SFO, DEN, LAS, YCD, TEB, YXC, YQQ, CUN, YVR, YYJ, PVR, YXS, YEG, YUL, PHX, YYZ, SEA and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YLW to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXC and YEG. 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 YYC to YLW

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK, CRN, SUT and WestJet. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YLW ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cranbrook (YXC) and Edmonton (YEG).