Flying from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour.
Kelowna and Vancouver are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from YLW to YVR start from 05:55 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last departure is at 21:25 with Flair Airlines. Overall, there are 118 weekly Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your YLW to YVR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Fly nonstop to Vancouver with one of these carriers and get to know this exciting part of Canada:
Most passengers choose to travel with Air North on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that operates YLW to YVR flights, with 67.96% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
43 € is the lowest price for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 70 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from YLW to YVR by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
60.54% of flights departing from Kelowna International Airport reach their destination on time.
Kelowna International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Kelowna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YLW? If you're catching an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YLW to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among its highlights.