Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR) flights
An economy award from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $15. Etihad Guest and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charge the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR): Air Canada, Air North, Central Mountain Air and WestJet. The two airports are 178 miles (286 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Victoria, Nanaimo and Comox and more.
How many miles YLW to YVR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 6,000 | $15–50 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 6,000 | $15–300 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 6,000 | $15–50 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 8,000 | $15–400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 11,500 | $35–200 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40–75 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $35–450 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $35–450 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $15–90 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $35–450 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 19,500 | $35–450 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $59.80–94.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YLW to YVR
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- 4NAir NorthNot in an alliance
- 9MCentral Mountain AirNot in an alliance
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YLW to YVR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YLW to YVR with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Victoria (YYJ)Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet the whole way8P8P+1
- Via Nanaimo (YCD)Pacific Coastal Airlines, then Air Canada and WestJet8P
- Via Comox (YQQ)Pacific Coastal Airlines the whole way8P8P
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Cranbrook (YXC)Pacific Coastal Airlines, then Air Canada and WestJet8P
- Via Prince George (YXS)Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines, then Air Canada and WestJet9M8P
- Via Calgary (YYC)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more the whole way
- Via Edmonton (YEG)Flair Airlines and WestJet the whole way
YLW to YVR: common questions
How many miles does YLW to YVR cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (6,000) and Emirates Skywards (8,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YLW to YVR?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air North, Central Mountain Air and WestJet fly nonstop from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR).
How far is Kelowna from Vancouver by plane?
Kelowna (YLW) and Vancouver (YVR) are 178 miles (286 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YLW to YVR award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kelowna and Vancouver?
The most direct connections are through Victoria (YYJ), Nanaimo (YCD), Comox (YQQ), Seattle (SEA) and Cranbrook (YXC). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pacific Coastal Airlines through Victoria.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.