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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Kelowna:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:19 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Calgary to Kelowna.

A nonstop flight from Calgary to Kelowna takes 1h 19m, covering 249 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Kelowna range from $117 to $241, with an average of $162 over the past 12 months. Anything below $117 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $162. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $161 round-trip and layover options via Vancouver Intl (YVR) at $165.

WestJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Calgary to Kelowna flights are:

• WestJet: 83% on time
• Flair Airlines: 80% on time
• Air Canada: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Flair Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Kelowna flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

WestJet is the only airline on the Calgary to Kelowna route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Calgary to Kelowna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 89% above the typical average for this route.

Kelowna Airport (YLW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty
• Avis

Flights from Calgary to Kelowna usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Kelowna (YLW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Kelowna route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Calgary to Kelowna pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Calgary to Kelowna route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $150 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $180: a $30 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Calgary and Kelowna. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• Air Canada
• Flair Airlines

Kelowna is 1 hour behind Calgary (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Calgary to Kelowna flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Flair Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Yes, City Bus 300 travels from Center Street in Downtown Calgary right to the terminals at the airport. Expect tickets to cost about C$ 10.75. You can also take the Allied Downtown Shuttle from the city center. These shuttles leave about every 30min for the airport, arriving at both terminals.

Yes, it does. At the Kelowna Airport, services and accommodations for the disabled include everything from accessible washrooms and parking stalls to elevators and wheelchair assistance when needed. Travelers with special needs are encouraged to contact the airport's Administration's Office to request service upon their arrival at Kelowna.

Long-term parking of 30-60 days can be found on floors P2 and P7 of the parking area. Rates in this section have a weekly maximum cost of about C$ 120. Alternatively, travelers can also park in the Economy Lot, which is a short walk from the airport. This lot has weekly maximum rates of about C$ 65.

There’s a bus stop on Airport Way where you can catch the #97 Okanagan Rapidbus into Kelowna or West Kelowna. Monday-Friday you can also take the #23 Lake Country bus. Outside the terminal, there is also an Ebus, which leaves from Meeting Area #6 for the Okanagan and Lower Mainland. Of course, there are also several taxi companies which service the airport. Travelers can expect their ride to the city center to take around 10min and cost about C$ 40.

Yes, there is a Maple Leaf Lounge for Air Canada passengers located in Concourse C. This lounge includes workstations and refreshments. Air Canada passengers will need to present a boarding pass and pay an entrance fee of approximately C$ 20-30. There is also a WestJet Elevation Lounge located in the Domestic Terminal which features many food and drink options. Travelers should expect to pay about C$ 60 to use this lounge unless they hold Business Class tickets or hold Gold or higher membership levels.