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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:25 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 1h 05m, covering 461 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport range from C$ 108 to C$ 241, with an average of C$ 165 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 108 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 54% above the route average of C$ 165. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 151 round-trip via Edmonton (YEG), compared to C$ 164 for direct.

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 Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport flights are:

• WestJet: 76% on time
• Air Canada: 73% on time
• Air North: 65% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-500 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 6%.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 105, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• NextCar

Flights from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from Kelowna (YLW) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Night 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.

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 Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

One-stop flights from Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Victoria Intl (YYJ) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 154 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 178, a difference of C$ 24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kelowna and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• Air Canada
• Air North
• Central Mountain Air

Flying via Victoria Intl (YYJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 23m, compared with 4h 09m via Calgary (YYC) and 4h 32m via Edmonton (YEG).

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Rogers Arena, and Vancouver Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kelowna to Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

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

• Air North: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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

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

There are seven on-site car rental companies at the airport, located within walking distance from the terminal, on the first floor of the parking lot. These companies include National, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Dollar Thrifty, Zipcar and Budget. If you’re renting a car from one of the off-site companies – Enterprise, Discount Car and Truck Rentals, or Routes Car Rental – there’s a free shuttle service operating from the airport to these offices.

All hotel shuttles depart from the green canopy outside level 1 of the domestic arrivals area. If you don't see your hotel shuttle or forgot to book one, call the hotel by using one of the courtesy phones on level 2 of the arrivals area or the pickup area.

Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel is within a short walking distance from the domestic arrivals terminal of the airport. Passengers can book one of the day use rooms where they can stay for 4 to 8h, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The hotel also offers a series of spa treatments at Absolute Spa, specifically designed for post-flight recovery and relaxation.

Vancouver International Airport has several children’s play areas located throughout the terminals. Be sure to take your kids to the public observation area on level 4 of the domestic terminal, and the free-entrance aquarium in the international terminal.

Consider flying Air Canada from Kelowna to Vancouver with your children. This airline is extremely popular among parents because of the wide seats with extra legroom, which ensures parents with kids comfort throughout the flight. Furthermore, on all long flights, such as the one from Kelowna to Vancouver, the airlines provide kid-friendly entertainment for young passengers, such as video games, plane toys, cartoon channels, free snacks, and a bassinet for the infant.

If you are in a rush to connect to Vancouver city centre, consider using the YVR Airport Skytrain. This train is located outside the main terminal at the train station which takes approximately 25 minutes to connect to the city centre from the train. Alternatively, consider using a taxi or a car rental onsite at the airport which takes approximately 35 minutes depending on the flow of traffic on the road.