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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS181
WS WestJet
73W
8:10 AM
MDT
8:20 AM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3607
WS WestJet
DH4
12:00 PM
MDT
12:19 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8391
AC Air Canada
DH8D
12:35 PM
MDT
12:48 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS189+2
WS WestJet
73W
4:50 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS185+1
WS WestJet
73W
6:55 PM
MDT
7:08 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3399cs
QF Qant
737
6:55 PM
MDT
7:08 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F8559
F8 Flair
B38M
8:10 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS187+1
WS WestJet
737
9:35 PM
MDT
9:48 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS195
WS WestJet
7M8
11:40 PM
MDT
11:50 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA5192
LA LATAM Chile
73H
5:05 AM
PDT
7:10 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS180+3
WS WestJet
737
5:05 AM
PDT
7:10 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3350cs
QF Qant
73W
5:20 AM
PDT
7:31 AM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA5193cs
LA LATAM Chile
73H
6:05 AM
PDT
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS182+3
WS WestJet
73W
6:20 AM
PDT
8:31 AM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS184+1
WS WestJet
737
10:20 AM
PDT
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3406cs
QF Qant
73H
10:20 AM
PDT
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS186+1
WS WestJet
737
10:55 AM
PDT
1:00 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8213
UA United
DH4
12:55 PM
PDT
3:05 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3690
WS WestJet
DH4
1:55 PM
PDT
4:10 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F8558
F8 Flair
B38M
5:20 PM
PDT
7:25 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3694
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:01 PM
PDT
1:15 AM+1
MDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Calgary to Kelowna
7 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 249 mi 0h 51m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

YYC–YLW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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 Also: LA, QF 38 737, 73W, 7M8, DH4 1h10-1h19 85% LA, QF
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h13 85% Star Alliance
F8 Flair Airlines 4 B38M 1h10 85%
9M Central Mountain Air 1 85%
SUT SUT 1 85%
CNK CNK 0 85%
CRN CRN 0 85%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – QF, WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – F8
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9M + CNK + CRN + F8 + SUT + WS (44 flights/wk, 86%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 14%)
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
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
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.

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 7 2 3
Weekly flights 57 7 11
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 55m 1h 20m
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: PDT

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 0h 51m to 1h 19m.

YYC–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time0h 51m to 1h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights57 out / 79 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
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 0h 51m to 1h 19m. The route covers 249 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, CNK, CRN, Flair Airlines, SUT and WestJet. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YLW. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKA, YQR, BZN, YQQ, YXJ, YWG, SLC, OAK, SFO, DEN, LAS, PSP, SCF, LAX, PHX, HOU, YXS, YHZ, TEB, PVR, YUL, SJD, CUN, YCD, HNL, YVR, YEG, YYJ, YXC, SEA, YYZ, BFI and YXT. 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 Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, CNK, CRN, Flair Airlines, SUT and WestJet. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YLW ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 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).