Travelling from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Hop on a direct Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Kelowna (where Kelowna International Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-7 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. You can get from LAX to YLW on Alaska Airlines's 9:25am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to YLW, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of LAX, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines between LAX and YLW.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to YLW leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to YLW flight:
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Book a hotel close to YLW if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Travel at your own pace with a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and see more of Kelowna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
From Kelowna International Airport, central Kelowna is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Rs19,627 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs52,611. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap flights from Los Angeles to YLW by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
May is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Kelowna based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Los Angeles to YLW flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kelowna to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport in December when temperatures are between -11ºC and 2ºC.
More about Kelowna
Start your Kelowna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Kelowna when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Lake Okanagan followed by The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Kelowna, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Vancouver to tick off its popular sights. From Stanley Park to Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Canada, consider Surrey, about 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park are key reasons to visit.
