Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kelowna Airport (YLW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Seattle and Kelowna follow the same timezone, UTC-8.
Choose from nine weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
Your SEA to YLW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Kelowna (and maybe even some other great corners of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With 77.91% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SEA to YLW flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport. These are the top stopovers between SEA and YLW:
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary Airport
Edmonton International Airport
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination without delay.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SEA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kelowna Airport (YLW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YLW instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kelowna Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and chase adventure across Kelowna and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kelowna Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kelowna Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
From Kelowna Airport, Kelowna is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kelowna Airport (YLW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kelowna in March.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kelowna Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kelowna, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to YLW in February. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kelowna. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Vancouver, about 274 kilometres west of Kelowna. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are key reasons to visit.
