Flying from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
San Diego's main base, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as San Diego.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from San Diego to YLW.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Diego to YLW. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to San Diego International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
CLD is about 56 kilometres from central San Diego. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your San Diego to YLW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YLW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and find adventure across Kelowna and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your San Diego to Kelowna International Airport flight.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Central Kelowna is around 14 kilometres from Kelowna International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport is Rs20,081. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs83,145. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Diego to YLW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest San Diego to Kelowna International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on flight tickets from San Diego to YLW.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Plan your visit to Kelowna in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your San Diego to YLW flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Kelowna, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport in December when temperatures are between -11ºC and 2ºC.
More about Kelowna
After booking your flight from San Diego to Kelowna International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kelowna:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are highlights which should feature on any good Kelowna itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kelowna. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, consider Surrey, about 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park are among its highlights.
