Kelowna to Vancouver flights
Direct and connecting flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Kelowna to Vancouver take?
Flight time from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Kelowna to Vancouver?
Airline availability for YLW to YVR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Kelowna to Vancouver?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YLW to YVR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- WestJet Encore5-yr attributed events: 6Last 90 days: none recorded
- KFA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Canada Jazz5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air North Charter - Canada5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| WestJet Encore | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| KFA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Air Canada Jazz | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Air North Charter - Canada | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning YLW → YVR
YLW to YVR is a short-haul route of 287 km (178 mi). See the return YVR → YLW route.
Alternative airports near Kelowna: Vernon (YVE) — 33 km, Penticton (YYF) — 57 km, Salmon Arm (YSN) — 81 km.
Alternative airports near Vancouver: Vancouver (CXH) — 12 km, Boundary Bay (YDT) — 18 km, Langley Township (YLY) — 42 km.