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August 31 - September 8

Cheapest

Best

YOW - Kelowna

$394

$260

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July 28 - August 15

YOW - Kelowna

$291

$265

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July 27 - August 15

YOW - Kelowna

$291

$265

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July 13 - July 20

YOW - Kelowna

$312

$266

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July 13 - July 26

YOW - Kelowna

$293

$266

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July 20 - July 26

YOW - Kelowna

$306

$270

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July 16 - July 26

YOW - Kelowna

$300

$276

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July 16 - July 19

YOW - Kelowna

$322

$276

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August 25 - August 28

Best

YOW - Kelowna

$419

$276

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July 11 - July 18

Earliest

YOW - Kelowna

$315

$277

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Insights for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Ottawa to Kelowna, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $289. May is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $291. April presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $399.

Fares for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna typically range from $340–$655, with a median price of $498. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that consistent monitoring could yield better results.

When flying from Ottawa to Kelowna, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 19.1% of recent fares being direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Ottawa to Kelowna takes approximately 16h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The route from Ottawa to Kelowna covers a distance of 3267 km, which classifies it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, especially with connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Kelowna

Regular price: $295 - $562

Prices for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $295 and $562. The current lowest deal is $260 with WestJet, for travel from Aug 31-Sep 8.

now $260

Low $295

High $562

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Kelowna

Flights from Ottawa to Kelowna are generally lower priced from April to October. The cheapest month to fly is September, with a median price of $289. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1273.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $289

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,273

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Direct flights from Ottawa to Kelowna

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Kelowna

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Kelowna

Ottawa (YOW) - Kelowna (YLW)

WestJet

$293

$321

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Kelowna

Ottawa (YOW) - Kelowna (YLW)

WestJet

$338

$319

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Kelowna

Ottawa (YOW) - Kelowna (YLW)

WestJet

$341

$351

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Kelowna

Ottawa (YOW) - Kelowna (YLW)

Porter Airlines

$341

$362

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Kelowna

Ottawa (YOW) - Kelowna (YLW)

WestJet

$336

$284

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Kelowna

Ottawa (YOW) - Kelowna (YLW)

WestJet

$336

$284

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$419 → $276

34%

8 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 8

$394 → $260

34%

5 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 11

$411 → $299

27%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$419 → $311

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Kelowna

Ottawa - Kelowna route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna are above the typical level, with a median price of $498.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Kelowna, with a median price of $289.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 16h 45m on average

The median flight time for connecting flights from Ottawa to Kelowna is 16h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 80.9% of all deals from Ottawa to Kelowna, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines has historically offered direct flights from Ottawa to Kelowna.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Kelowna.

📍 ~10 km from Ottawa city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Kelowna main airports to arrive at

Kelowna International (YLW)

Cheapest

Kelowna International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Ottawa to Kelowna.

📍 ~10 km from Kelowna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Airports nearby Kelowna used as alternative

Penticton Regional (YYF)

Penticton Regional Airport is a useful alternative for regional hops to major BC hubs.

📍 ~50 km from Kelowna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$365

Kamloops (YKA)

Kamloops Airport is a reliable regional alternative within the BC Interior for domestic connections.

📍 ~135 km from Kelowna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$387

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International Airport often provides significantly lower fares, especially for domestic travel.

📍 ~270 km from Kelowna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Vancouver International (YVR)

Vancouver International Airport is the primary international gateway for Western Canada with an extensive global network.

📍 ~300 km from Kelowna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$251

Calgary International (YYC)

Cheapest

Calgary International Airport is a major hub with excellent connectivity to Eastern Canada and Europe.

📍 ~400 km from Kelowna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kelowna

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets from Ottawa to Kelowna is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $350. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically sees a significant price increase, with fares averaging $1008. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days out averaged $506, while those made 60+ days in advance averaged $497.

A fare of $340 or less is considered a good price for a flight from Ottawa to Kelowna, based on data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $498. Prices typically range up to $655 for the higher end of fares. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed.

Historically, September and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Ottawa to Kelowna. In September, the median price was $289, and in May, it was $291. April also offered lower prices, with a median of $399. The annual median price for this route is $498, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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