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

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 am and lands at 12:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 4:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Nanaimo to Kelowna.

A direct flight from Nanaimo to Kelowna takes 1h 06m, covering 546 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 Nanaimo to Kelowna range from C$ 285 to C$ 491, with an average of C$ 366 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 285 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 339 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to C$ 439 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 50–C$ 120 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Hawker Beechcraft 1900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pacific Coastal. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nanaimo to Kelowna flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 306 to C$ 1,411. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nanaimo to Kelowna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 266, which is 22% above 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 Nanaimo to Kelowna usually depart from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) and arrive at Kelowna (YLW).

Connecting flights from Nanaimo to Kelowna most commonly pass through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Nanaimo to Kelowna. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 450, a difference of C$ 162.

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

Only Pacific Coastal operates flights between Nanaimo and Kelowna.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 31m, compared with 4h 15m via Calgary (YYC).

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

• Pacific Coastal: 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.