Flying from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Saskatoon International Airport (YXE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Saskatoon is one hour ahead of Kelowna and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YLW to YXE flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
WestJet has direct flights from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Saskatoon — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
WestJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport flight is R 1,161. A return ticket right now is R 2,326. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YLW to YXE.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YLW to YXE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
60.54% of flights that take off from Kelowna International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Kelowna to Kelowna International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YLW? If you're boarding an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
If you have a late Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YXE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Saskatoon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Saskatoon and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Saskatoon International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) to central Saskatoon
Saskatoon International Airport to the centre of Saskatoon has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Saskatoon. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Saskatoon is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Kelowna International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -3ºC (27ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YLW to YXE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Saskatoon, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 483 kilometres west to Edmonton to check off its top sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Regina, about 241 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon. Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Wascana Centre Park and Saskatchewan Legislative Building are key highlights.