Airport guide
Flying into Kelowna International (YLW)
Every venue below has YLW as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is a large airport 6.4 miles from central Kelowna in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 11 venues with 94 upcoming events (as of Nov 9, 2026); the closest is Kelowna Event Centre at 6 miles.
Venues nearest YLW
| Venue | City | From YLW | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna Event Centre | Kelowna | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Red Bird Brewing | Kelowna | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Prospera Place | Kelowna | 6.8 mi (10.9 km) | 29 | None | Hotels |
| Mary Irwin Theatre | Kelowna | 6.8 mi (11.0 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Revelry Food and Music Hub | Kelowna | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Kelowna Community Theatre | Kelowna | 7 mi (11.3 km) | 8 | None | Hotels |
| Unicorn Lounge | Kelowna | 7.2 mi (11.6 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre | Vernon | 22 mi (35.6 km) | 13 | None | Hotels |
| South Okanagan Events Centre | Penticton | 33 mi (53.8 km) | 27 | None | Hotels |
| Penticton Trade & Convention Centre | Penticton | 33 mi (53.8 km) | 8 | None | Hotels |
| Falkland Stampede Grounds | Falkland | 38 mi (61.7 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near YLW
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues YLW is the first airport for, counted Nov 9, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 4 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 10 | Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 2 | Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 2 | South Okanagan Events Centre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 4 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 2 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 1 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 2 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 5 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 1 | South Okanagan Events Centre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 3 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
Next events near YLW
Kelowna Rockets vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
Prospera Place, Kelowna, British Columbia
From about $15.00View TicketsWilliam Prince
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
From about $94.00View TicketsChilliwack
Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna, British Columbia
From about $115.00View TicketsSurf Hat
Revelry Food and Music Hub, Kelowna, British Columbia
Penticton Vees vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, British Columbia
Kelowna Rockets vs. Victoria Royals
Prospera Place, Kelowna, British Columbia
From about $19.00View TicketsKelowna Big Band
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
From about $63.00View TicketsPenticton Vees vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, British Columbia
Sami Landri
Unicorn Lounge, Kelowna, British Columbia
From about $91.00View TicketsFolsom Prison Revisited - Tribute To Johnny Cash
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
From about $58.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Kelowna Rockets vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
- Nov 12: William Prince
- Nov 13: Surf Hat
- Nov 14: Kelowna Rockets vs. Victoria Royals
- Nov 15: Kelowna Big Band
- Nov 17: Penticton Vees vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
- Nov 18: Folsom Prison Revisited - Tribute To Johnny Cash
When events near YLW happen
- 67% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Friday.
- 34 of 57 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities YLW serves
| City | Events | From YLW | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | 43 | 6.4 mi | Hotels |
| Penticton | 35 | 33 mi | Hotels |
| Vernon | 13 | 22 mi | Hotels |
| Falkland | 3 | 38 mi | Hotels |
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to YLW?
Of the venues YLW is the first airport we list for, the closest are Kelowna Event Centre (6 miles), Red Bird Brewing (6.4 miles) and Prospera Place (6.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is YLW from Prospera Place?
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is 6.8 miles from Prospera Place in a straight line.
How far is YLW from downtown Kelowna?
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) from downtown Kelowna in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How many events are near YLW in the next 12 weeks?
We list 36 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues YLW is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 20, with 10. Counted as of Nov 9, 2026.
