Kelowna International Airport
CYLW, Kelowna, Canada
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (8,900 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to downtown Kelowna
Kelowna International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Kelowna
Kelowna International is about 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley wineries.
- Main airport
- YLW / CYLW
- Elevation
- 1,421 ft
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (8,900 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Kelowna
The airport has customs and an 8,900-foot runway.
Wine, lakes and golf in summer and skiing at Big White in winter.
Kelowna Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Kelowna
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Smoke
Wildfire smoke can reduce visibility in late summer.
When Demand Peaks in Kelowna
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Okanagan Lake and wine season.
- Winter
- Skiing at Big White and SilverStar.
Flight Times and Prices to Kelowna
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YLW for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,249 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,089 mi | 2 hr 45 min$11,900–$17,200 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,654 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,649 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$22,000–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,609 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,883 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$58,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 865 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 982 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,000–$16,000 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Kelowna
Light jets fly from Seattle and the Northwest; super-midsize jets fly from California.
Kelowna Private Jet Questions
How far is Kelowna airport from Big White?
About an hour by car.
How long is a private flight from Seattle to Kelowna?
About 50 min from Boeing Field in a light jet.
