Flying from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 3 hours ahead of Kelowna, where Kelowna International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from YLW to New York, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for United States if you hold a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Kelowna International Airport to New York, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
YLW is around 9 miles from central Kelowna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 48 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to New York
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kelowna International Airport to New York is £133. The cheapest price for a return flight is £264. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YLW to New York, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Kelowna International Airport to New York.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 15 miles from central New York. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kelowna International Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is roughly 30 miles from central New York. Once you've hopped off your flight from Kelowna International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
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Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to New York. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Kelowna International Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from YLW to New York sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
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Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-visits when exploring New York.
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