How to find cheap flights to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kelowna International Airport is 254 €. A return plane ticket to YLW right now is 528 €.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Kelowna, where Kelowna International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Kelowna
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Kelowna in May.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to YLW.
If you'd love to experience Kelowna at its busiest, book your flights to YLW for February. Holidaying during high seasons typically means more to see and do compared to other times.
September is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kelowna then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Kelowna is warmest in July, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from -11ºC (12ºF) to 3ºC (37ºF).
Want to avoid grey skies? July is the driest month in Kelowna, averaging three days of rain.
The wettest time of year is November. Visit then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Kelowna in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Kelowna International Airport with one of these airlines:
Alaska Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 73% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a smart choice when booking your YLW plane ticket.
YLW is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to YLW? These hotels close to Kelowna International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kelowna International Airport has an on-time rating of 69%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Getting to central Kelowna from Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The distance from YLW to central Kelowna is about 13 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to YLW, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Kelowna, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Kelowna highlights
These leading sights should be high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Kelowna:
Okanagan Lake: The perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 6 kilometres south of the city centre.
Waterfront Park: Take on this landmark next. About 0.80 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Kelowna experience.
How to get to Vernon from Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The nearby city of Vernon is about 40 kilometres from YLW. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 30 minutes.
Expect a travel time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when making your way to Vernon on public transport.
Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Penticton
If Penticton is where you want to be, public transport takes around 2 hours 30 minutes from Kelowna International Airport. This city is about 56 kilometres from YLW.
The drive time to Penticton is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
There's a whole lot more of Canada waiting for you to discover. Around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna, head for Vancouver. On the must-do list? Start with Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Surrey is another popular destination in Canada and is roughly 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
About 274 kilometres west of Kelowna, Burnaby is well worth the journey. Big reasons to visit include Deer Lake, Burnaby Village Museum and ISKCON Vancouver.