Traveling from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Victoria's main airport, Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Explore your options for reserving a flight from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) departing from this terminal.
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Victoria to Kelowna International Airport flight.
Kelowna (where Kelowna International Airport is located) and Victoria share the UTC-8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), with 20 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from YYJ to YLW is the 8am Pacific Coastal Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 7:45pm with WestJet.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Victoria to YLW. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
You can take a direct flight from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) out of Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Pacific Coastal Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport departing from YYJ.
The most frequently booked airline between YYJ and YLW is Pacific Coastal Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is WestJet.
The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Victoria International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68% of flights leaving from Victoria International Airport make it to their destination on time.
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YLW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kelowna and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Victoria to Kelowna International Airport flight.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Kelowna. How long it'll take to get to the center in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport is AED 286. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 575. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Victoria to YLW. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Victoria to Kelowna International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Victoria to YLW.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
February is when most people book flights from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Visit Kelowna in October for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Victoria to YLW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Kelowna, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
December has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kelowna
After booking your flight from Victoria to Kelowna International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kelowna:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kelowna itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kelowna. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall.
Around 257 kilometers west of Kelowna, Surrey is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.