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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Kelowna (YYC-YLW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Kelowna

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
1h 15mdirect
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7:05 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 15mdirect
C$ 141WestJet
Tue, 6 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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2:25 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
10h 05m2 stops Edmonton Vancouver Intl
WestJet Logo
7:05 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 15mdirect
C$ 141WestJet
Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
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7:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
3h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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5:05 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 05mdirect
C$ 141WestJet
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
WestJet Logo
11:05 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
5h 40m2 stops Edmonton Vancouver Intl
WestJet Logo
5:05 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 05mdirect
C$ 141WestJet
Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
Air Canada Logo
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
1h 15mdirect
Air Canada Logo
12:55 p.m. - 3:04 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 09mdirect
C$ 146Air Canada
Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
Air Canada Logo
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
1h 15mdirect
Air Canada Logo
12:55 p.m. - 3:04 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 09mdirect
C$ 159Air Canada
Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Air Canada Logo
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
1h 15mdirect
Air Canada Logo
12:55 p.m. - 3:04 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 09mdirect
C$ 159Air Canada
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
1h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 10mdirect
C$ 192Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
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11:05 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
7h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 05mdirect
C$ 212Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.YYC  Calgary-YLW Kelowna
4h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.YLW  Kelowna-YYC Calgary
1h 05mdirect
C$ 226Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Calgary to Kelowna flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Calgary to Kelowna with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Kelowna?

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Kelowna start at C$ 141. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 161 to C$ 332. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 141 on WestJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Kelowna?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Kelowna and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Kelowna?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Kelowna at C$ 157 round-trip.
  • March (C$ 317) and December (C$ 298) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Calgary to Kelowna the cheapest?

Flights from Calgary to Kelowna are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Calgary to Kelowna

 
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Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YYC

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

Jody Robbins

Jody Robbins

Expert on YLW

Recognized as the Canadian Travel Media of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2024), Jody is an award-winning travel and lifestyles writer based in Calgary. She’s spent the last two decades racking up the air miles, living in Japan, England and managing a European sales channel for a not-so-glamorous audio-visual company.

Key details for Calgary to Kelowna flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 83
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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Your Calgary to Kelowna flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • I don't want to deal with traffic and parking once I get to the airport. Is there public transit available to the Calgary Airport?

    Yes, City Bus 300 travels from Center Street in Downtown Calgary right to the terminals at the airport. Expect tickets to cost about C$ 10.75. You can also take the Allied Downtown Shuttle from the city center. These shuttles leave about every 30min for the airport, arriving at both terminals.

  • Does the Kelowna Airport offer any special assistance to disabled passengers?

    Yes, it does. At the Kelowna Airport, services and accommodations for the disabled include everything from accessible washrooms and parking stalls to elevators and wheelchair assistance when needed. Travelers with special needs are encouraged to contact the airport's Administration's Office to request service upon their arrival at Kelowna.

  • Is there a long-term parking option at the Calgary Airport?

    Long-term parking of 30-60 days can be found on floors P2 and P7 of the parking area. Rates in this section have a weekly maximum cost of about C$ 120. Alternatively, travelers can also park in the Economy Lot, which is a short walk from the airport. This lot has weekly maximum rates of about C$ 65.

  • How can I get to the city center from the Kelowna Airport without a car?

    There’s a bus stop on Airport Way where you can catch the #97 Okanagan Rapidbus into Kelowna or West Kelowna. Monday-Friday you can also take the #23 Lake Country bus. Outside the terminal, there is also an Ebus, which leaves from Meeting Area #6 for the Okanagan and Lower Mainland. Of course, there are also several taxi companies which service the airport. Travelers can expect their ride to the city center to take around 10min and cost about C$ 40.

  • Are there any lounges that I can relax in while waiting for my flight from the Calgary Airport?

    Yes, there is a Maple Leaf Lounge for Air Canada passengers located in Concourse C. This lounge includes workstations and refreshments. Air Canada passengers will need to present a boarding pass and pay an entrance fee of approximately C$ 20-30. There is also a WestJet Elevation Lounge located in the Domestic Terminal which features many food and drink options. Travelers should expect to pay about C$ 60 to use this lounge unless they hold Business Class tickets or hold Gold or higher membership levels.

  • How do people travel from the city centre to Calgary International Airport to board a flight from Calgary to Kelowna?

    To central Calgary, there are 4 ways to get to Calgary Airport: bus,  towncar, taxi, or car. The least expensive method to travel from the centre of Calgary to Calgary Airport (YYC) is via bus, which takes 35 minutes and costs about C$ 3.5. The quickest and perhaps most expensive method to go from central Calgary to Calgary Airport is via taxi, which takes 15 minutes and costs about C$ 40.

  • Is it convenient to fly from Calgary to Kelowna with children?

     As soon as they arrive at Kelowna International Airport (YLW), your kids can participate in a range of activities in the activity centre that is situated in the international arrivals hall section of the airport, where they can also make new friends. One of the carriers that flies into YLW from Calgary and provides free Wi-Fi in flight is Air Canada. Your children will be able to access their favorite TV shows and music to keep themselves engaged by live streaming if you fly with this airline. 

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Calgary to Kelowna flights?

    Among airlines operating Calgary to Kelowna flights:

    • WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Calgary to Kelowna?

    3 airlines operate flights between Calgary and Kelowna. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • WestJet
    • Air Canada
    • Flair Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Calgary to Kelowna?

    Flights from Calgary to Kelowna usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Kelowna (YLW).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Calgary to Kelowna flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Flair Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Calgary to Kelowna?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Calgary to Kelowna:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Calgary to Kelowna?

    On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 222 round-trip and layover options via Vancouver Intl (YVR) at C$ 227.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Calgary to Kelowna?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 41–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Calgary to Kelowna?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Flair Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Calgary to Kelowna pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Calgary to Kelowna pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Calgary to Kelowna?

    On the Calgary to Kelowna route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 207 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 248 – a C$ 41 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Calgary to Kelowna?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Kelowna route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Calgary to Kelowna spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Kelowna flights, with 30% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Calgary to Kelowna?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Kelowna:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:22 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:12 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 17m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Calgary to Kelowna flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 28% above the route average of C$ 223. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Calgary to Kelowna take?

    A direct flight from Calgary to Kelowna takes 1h 17m, covering 644 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Calgary to Kelowna?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Calgary to Kelowna changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 141 to C$ 1,330. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Calgary to Kelowna looking right now?

    One-way fares from Calgary to Kelowna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 106, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does WestJet's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Calgary to Kelowna flights?

    WestJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Canada has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Calgary to Kelowna flights are:

    • WestJet: 83% on time
    • Air Canada: 78% on time
    • Flair Airlines: 76% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Calgary to Kelowna?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • What is the time difference between Calgary and Kelowna?

    Kelowna is 1 hour behind Calgary (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Kelowna Airport (YLW)?

    Kelowna Airport (YLW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Thrifty
    · Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Calgary to Kelowna flight?

    Round-trip flights from Calgary to Kelowna range from C$ 161 to C$ 332, with an average of C$ 223 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 161 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Calgary to Kelowna flights?

    WestJet is the only airline on the Calgary to Kelowna route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Calgary to Kelowna flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 207 – about C$ 41 less than Tuesday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Calgary to Kelowna trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 157 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 160 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, WestJet is the strongest pick on this route. 83% of WestJet flights from Calgary to Kelowna arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 82%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour44 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kelowna Airport.
    - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kelowna Airport BC
    - Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
  • Got an early flight at the Calgary Airport (YYC)? You can stay the night before in the Delta Hotel connected to the airport and forget about worrying about traffic and parking. The Delta can be booked through KAYAK.
  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Kelowna Airport (YLW), however, there are designated areas just outside the north and south end of the airport where passengers may safely smoke or vape.
  • You will want to head to the Domestic Terminal at Calgary Airport for your flight to Kelowna. Departures leave from the second floor of the terminal.
  • Need a ride once you land in Kelowna? It's easy to book a taxi ahead of time so there's a vehicle waiting for you once you arrive.
  • It's easy to stay connected while you are at the Calgary Airport. Just look for the free Wi-Fi network labeled "YYC-Free-Wi-Fi" on your laptop or phone. Travelers may use the network for 4h at a time.
  • When travelling from Calgary-Kelowna, the vast majority of passengers opt to arrive via Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Travellers arriving at YLW Airport from Calgary airports can easily visit Surrey, Burnaby, and Victoria, among other nearby cities by taking the train system, taking buses, taking taxis, or renting a car.
  • Even though Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) among other airports may connect travellers from Calgary airports to Kelowna, the majority of commercial travellers choose to use YLW Airport. YLW Airport is a popular point of arrival for visitors on work trips to the southern part of Canada due to its simple access to Kelowna, one of the finest developed cities in the southern interior of British Columbia.
  • The vast majority of people who fly from Calgary to Kelowna exit through YYC Airport. Many travellers who take this route prefer YYC Airport because it is simpler to access more affordable public transit options to the Airport compared to other nearby airports, like Red Deer Regional Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Calgary to Kelowna?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Calgary Airport to Kelowna Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Calgary to Kelowna

Monday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Tuesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Wednesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Thursday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Friday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Saturday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Sunday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

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Direct returns

Kelowna to Calgary

Monday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Tuesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Wednesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Thursday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Friday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Saturday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Sunday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

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