Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 1 minute. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria.
Victoria and Kelowna (where Kelowna International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the most popular route, with 43 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from YLW to YYJ is with Pacific Coastal Airlines at 18:25. Choose the first departure with WestJet at 08:10 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from YLW to Victoria. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can reserve a direct flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria. Start your trip at YLW and touch down at Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Look out for promotions from Pacific Coastal Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria.
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within Canada. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria.
Travelling from central Kelowna to YLW takes around 48 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near YLW. Whether you have an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria is £35. The cheapest price for a return flight is £84. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YLW to Victoria.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to central Victoria takes about 6 minutes by car. It's approximately 1 mile away.
It takes roughly 12 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YWH instead:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is around 17 miles from the centre of Victoria. Following your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria, it'll take you around 31 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
After your flight from YLW to Victoria, kick back at a hotel close to YYJ. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria. To skip the crowds, head to Victoria in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YLW to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Victoria
After locking in your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are major attractions which should feature on any good Victoria itinerary.
Complete your Victoria trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Kelowna International Airport to Victoria to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know about car rentals in Victoria, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.