Flights to Kelowna
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kelowna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kelowna International Airport (YLW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Penticton Airport (YYF, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna International Airport | YLW | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,900 ft | 1,421 ft |
| Penticton Airport (regional) | YYF | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,000 ft | 1,129 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,900 ft, YLW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,421 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kelowna
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna to Calgary | Canada | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Kelowna to Edmonton | Canada | 581 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kelowna to San Jose | United States | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kelowna to San Francisco | United States | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kelowna to Seattle | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Kelowna to Vancouver | Canada | 271 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Kelowna to Portland | United States | 540 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kelowna to Surrey | Canada | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Kelowna to Fresno | United States | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kelowna to Sacramento | United States | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Kelowna to Oakland | United States | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kelowna to Stockton | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kelowna to Victoria | Canada | 324 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Kelowna to Saskatoon | Canada | 930 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kelowna to Reno | United States | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kelowna to Burnaby | Canada | 259 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Kelowna to Tri-Cities | United States | 405 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Kelowna to Boise | United States | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Kelowna to Fremont | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kelowna to Spokane | United States | 290 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Kelowna to Regina | Canada | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Kelowna to Tacoma | United States | 365 km (227 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Kelowna to Beijing | China | 8,638 km (5,367 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Kelowna to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,449 km (5,871 mi) | about 12 h 52 min |
| Kelowna to Tianjin | China | 8,672 km (5,389 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Kelowna to Moscow | Russia | 8,079 km (5,020 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Kelowna to Seoul | South Korea | 8,317 km (5,168 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Kelowna to Harbin | China | 7,621 km (4,736 mi) | about 10 h 31 min |
| Kelowna to Weifang | China | 8,803 km (5,470 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| Kelowna to Shenyang | China | 8,127 km (5,050 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kelowna?
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, YYF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YLW from Kelowna city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kelowna on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.