Travelling from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Kelowna (where Kelowna International Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-8 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
You can pick from 2 direct flights a week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). This is the busiest route, with Alaska Airlines offering a 9:25am departure from LAX to YLW.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to YLW.
December is a peak travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of LAX, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines between LAX and YLW.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to YLW leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to YLW flight:
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Consider staying in a hotel near YLW if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car to explore Kelowna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport to central Kelowna is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
At the moment, $133 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $302. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to YLW.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
February is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Plan your visit to Kelowna in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Kelowna is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to YLW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kelowna
Start your Kelowna trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Kelowna International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Okanagan Lake and The View Winery and Vineyard are a couple of big attractions to put on your Kelowna itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Waterfront Park.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kelowna. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall.
Surrey is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. No trip is complete without experiencing Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.