Traveling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Phoenix: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix.
Kelowna (the location of Kelowna International Airport) and Phoenix share the same timezone — UTC-7.
To avoid missing your YLW to Phoenix flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix ticket. Begin your journey at YLW and end it at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Look out for offers from WestJet. This airline operates direct flights from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix.
The journey from central Kelowna to YLW takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YLW:
60.54% of flights that leave from Kelowna International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Phoenix
$128 is currently the best price for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix flight. A return flight ticket starts from $196. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The distance from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) to central Phoenix is roughly 32 kilometers. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SCF:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Central Phoenix is located around 8 kilometers from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Once your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PHX. Kick back and get cozy after your YLW to Phoenix flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from PHX one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Find your way to the city center after your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix has landed. Central Phoenix is around 56 kilometers from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by car.
If you don't want to make your way into the center, head for a hotel close to AZA. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your YLW to Phoenix flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey with a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Dollar, Alamo and Budget make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Around two weeks before your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix is a good time to secure your ride from AZA. You're more likely to land a better deal or pick up some early bird promotions.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport's address is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
Travel to Phoenix in peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YLW to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Phoenix
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Phoenix right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phoenix:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Heard Museum, Desert Botanical Garden and Papago Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometers west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Las Vegas is another standout destination in United States and is around 418 kilometers north-west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without seeing Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.