Travelling from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) departing from here.
Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Phoenix to YLW.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Catching a flight out of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Board your direct flight from Phoenix to YLW with WestJet. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of PHX.
WestJet is the top choice for travellers flying from PHX to YLW.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Go with WestJet. 87.5% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Kelowna International Airport land on schedule.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Phoenix to YLW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Most flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Consider booking a hotel near YLW if you're catching a late flight from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and discover more of Kelowna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Kelowna. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Rs61,776 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs64,199. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to YLW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Kelowna. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Kelowna is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Phoenix to YLW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport in December when temperatures are between -11ºC and 2ºC.
More about Kelowna
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Kelowna International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kelowna:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Kelowna itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna, a trip to Vancouver will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Around 257 kilometres west of Kelowna, Surrey is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
