Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kelowna Airport (YLW): what you need to know
Kelowna's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Kelowna two hours behind Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to YLW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORD and YLW include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kelowna Airport (YLW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport flight is R 2,155. A return fare right now is R 5,168. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to YLW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to YLW.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kelowna Airport (YLW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YLW instead:
Grab a Kelowna Airport rental car and discover Kelowna and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Avis and Ace Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Kelowna Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Kelowna Airport (YLW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kelowna in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna Airport for July if you want to go to Kelowna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to YLW in February. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Kelowna, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Calgary to tick off its must-visit sights. From Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre to Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna, Vancouver is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.