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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 10:30 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Edmonton to Kelowna takes 1h 30m, covering 879 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Edmonton to Kelowna range from C$ 170 to C$ 330, with an average of C$ 231 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 170 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the C$ 231 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 230 round-trip, compared to C$ 288 via a layover through Vancouver Intl (YVR).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 43–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Edmonton to Kelowna flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Edmonton to Kelowna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 108, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Kelowna Airport (YLW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Flights from Edmonton to Kelowna usually depart from Edmonton (YEG) and arrive at Kelowna (YLW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Edmonton to Kelowna route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Edmonton to Kelowna most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Prince George (YXS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Edmonton to Kelowna. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 210 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 249, a difference of C$ 39.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Edmonton and Kelowna. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• Flair Airlines

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 6h 06m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 8h 49m via Prince George (YXS).

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

Among airlines operating Edmonton to Kelowna flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Flair Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Flair Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Those who wish to wait for their flights in a quiet environment can head to the Plaza Premium Lounge, which is located in the gated area on level 2, next to Gate 52. It is accessible via lounge memberships or by paying at the door, offers beverages, snacks and entertainment, and is open daily from 4:30 am to midnight.

The airport is serviced by bus 23 which operates from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays, with reduced hours on Saturday. If you are heading to the city centre, you will need to get off at the UBCO bus station and transfer to bus 97. A one-way bus ticket costs C$ 2.50.

There are 10 taxi companies servicing the airport, and you can easily find a taxi outside the terminal doors 24h a day. Taxi fares are all metred, and if you’re heading to Kelowna’s city centre, the trip will take about 20min and the fare will be around C$ 35. If you are heading to the Greyhound Bus Depot, the fare will be around C$ 25, and a trip to Downtown Westbank will be around C$ 60.

If you are looking at renting a car following your flight from Edmonton to Kelowna, you will find 4 car rental companies with offices at the airport. They are all located in the main terminal building in the arrivals area. Avis, Budget and Enterprise are all open from around 6:30 am until around midnight every day, while Hertz has shorter opening hours from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends.

Several airlines fly nonstop from Edmonton to Kelowna. Flights with at least one layover en route are also available. The layover options for these flights vary from one airline to the other. If you're flying with Air North or Flair Airlines, expect at least one stop at Calgary (YYC). Passengers flying with Swoop will have a layover at Abbotsford (YXX) and a change of airport to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) before heading to Kelowna.

On average, each passenger on a flight to Kelowna from Edmonton emits 316 kg of CO2. To fly more sustainably on this route, consider booking with WestJet. It offers nonstop and single-stop flights from YEG to YLW and emits about 53% to 49% less CO2 than most of its competitors flying the same route. Prioritize the nonstop flights if you want your travel to be more eco-friendly as it gives off fewer CO2 emissions than those with stops en route.