Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary one hour ahead of Kelowna.
Flights from YLW to YYC start from 06:00 — the earliest with WestJet. The latest departure is at 22:00 with WestJet. In total, there are 57 weekly Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your YLW to YYC flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Calgary, Canada. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
The most punctual carrier operating YLW to YYC flights is Air Canada. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.77% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is Rs13,288. A round-trip fare is currently Rs28,956. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from YLW to YYC by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YLW to YYC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Of all flights departing from Kelowna International Airport, 60.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Kelowna International Airport from central Kelowna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near YLW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're arriving on a late Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YYC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Calgary in February.
Book your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to explore Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YLW to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its popular sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are among its highlights.
