Stock photo courtesy of YLW

By Liam Verster

Daily Flights

WestJet increasing flights between Kelowna and Seattle

Jan 17, 2025 | 4:55 PM

People travelling to the United States have more flight options.

Effective Friday, Jan. 17, WestJet is offering five weekly flights between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

WestJet will increase that service to daily flights starting February 17, 2025.

“As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to connect Okanagan residents with new daily year-round WestJet service to Seattle beginning today,” John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said.

“This new service unlocks a critical pipeline for business and leisure guests travelling from Kelowna, who will benefit from convenient and affordable options to access the Pacific Northwest and beyond through our longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines.”

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Flights from YLW will leave at 9 a.m. and touch down at 9:58 a.m., while trips from Seattle to Kelowna will take off at 11:30 a.m. and land at 12:37 p.m.

“We are thrilled to welcome WestJet’s new year-round service from Kelowna to Seattle. This route provides further choices for Okanagan residents travelling for business or leisure,” Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport CEO, said.

“We wish to thank WestJet for the continued support and expansion of air service out of the Okanagan market.”