YLWUpdated September 24, 2026

Airlines and terminals at Kelowna airport

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Airlines at YLW

Airlines operating at Kelowna airport (YLW), with their terminals and main destinations. See also the airport guide for general information.

Passenger Terminal

All commercial flights operate from YLW's main terminal building. General terminal areas are open 24 hours for transit passengers, while check-in desks open at 4:00 am (or 90 to 120 minutes prior to scheduled flight departures). Travellers are advised to arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures within Canada and 2 hours prior to international flights bound for the United States or Mexico.

Check-in counters and airlines

  • Air Canada / Air Canada Express: domestic connections to Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and seasonal service to Montreal (4 destinations).
  • Air North: scheduled service to Vancouver with continuing direct flight service to Whitehorse (2 destinations).
  • Alaska Airlines: year-round transborder service to Seattle and seasonal winter flights to Los Angeles (2 destinations).
  • Central Mountain Air: regional British Columbia services to Prince George and Vancouver (2 destinations).
  • Flair Airlines: low-cost domestic routes connecting to Edmonton and Calgary (2 destinations).
  • Pacific Coastal Airlines: regional connections within British Columbia to Victoria, Cranbrook, Nanaimo, Comox, and Prince George (5 destinations).
  • Porter Airlines: non-stop flights to Toronto Pearson and direct route to Ottawa (2 destinations).
  • WestJet / WestJet Encore: the airport's largest carrier; offers year-round and seasonal service to Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, alongside international flights to Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Mexican resort destinations such as Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and Mazatlán (over 14 direct destinations).

Find more details on airlines and destinations on YLW's official site

Routes and schedules change with the season and each airline's decisions. Check the airport or airline website before planning your trip.

What to sort out with your airline

Before or after your trip, these issues are handled directly with the airline, ideally well in advance:

  1. Check-in and documents: many countries require your passport to be valid for 3 to 6 months beyond your stay. Confirm it with the airline and the embassy of your destination before checking in online.
  2. Baggage: size and weight limits, prohibited items and fees for checked or excess baggage. Each fare has its own rules: read the fine print.
  3. Minors traveling alone or with one parent: some countries ask for a signed, sometimes notarized, consent. Ask about the airline's Unaccompanied Minor service, its age limits and deadlines.
  4. Reduced mobility and pregnancy: request assistance at least 48 hours in advance. Many airlines ask for a medical certificate from around week 28 of pregnancy.
  5. Pets and assistance dogs: spaces for pets in the cabin are limited, so book early. Assistance dogs usually travel free, with notice at least 48 hours ahead and the required documents.
  6. Changes and cancellations: check whether your fare allows a refund or only a voucher. If the airline changes your flight, ask about assistance (hotel, meals) and missed connections.
  7. Delays, cancellations and denied boarding: on flights covered by EU Regulation 261/2004, arriving 3 hours or more late or a last-minute cancellation may entitle you to €250 to €600 in compensation, unless there were extraordinary circumstances. Keep your boarding pass, receipts and messages.

Check your flight: departures and arrivals at YLW, updated in real time.

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