Flying from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) departing from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Kelowna International Airport flight.
Kelowna is three hours behind Toronto. Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
With 24 direct flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 8:10am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from YYZ to YLW is with Air Canada at 8:40pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to YLW.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) leave from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport departing from YYZ. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YYZ to YLW.
WestJet is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YLW flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Kelowna International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from YKF arrive at their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near YLW and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Kelowna. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
R 1,055 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport. A return flight starts at R 2,309. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to YLW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Toronto to Kelowna International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Visit Kelowna in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Toronto to YLW plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kelowna to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Kelowna
Start your Kelowna trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Kelowna International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are top sights which should feature on every Kelowna itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Kelowna. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Surrey is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. No journey is complete without dropping by Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
