Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): what you need to know
San Francisco and Kelowna are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
To ensure you get on your SFO to YLW flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and YLW include:
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flight is Rs26,550. A return ticket right now is Rs77,359. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to YLW if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to YLW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YLW instead:
Pick up a Kelowna International Airport rental car and explore Kelowna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Avis and Ace Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kelowna International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Kelowna. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
January is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kelowna in May.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport for August if you want to visit Kelowna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to YLW around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres east of Kelowna, a visit to Calgary will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Vancouver is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna. No journey is complete without experiencing Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.