Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport.
The timezone in Kelowna is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Calgary.
Flights from YYC to YLW start from 07:00 — the earliest with WestJet. The last service of the day is at 23:45 with WestJet. In total, you can take your pick of 113 weekly Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your YYC to YLW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Kelowna (and then other corners of Canada) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
Air Canada has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 78.33% of its services landing as planned, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YYC to YLW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Right now, R 773 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,673. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from YYC to YLW, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from YYC to YLW is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights departing from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near YYC? If you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YLW instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Kelowna's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kelowna International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Kelowna. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
January is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kelowna in May.
The warmest month in Kelowna is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to YLW in December. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 402 kilometres east of Kelowna, a visit to Calgary will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna, Vancouver is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.