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 13 venues with 130 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 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 | — | Hotels |
| Metro Hub | Kelowna | 6.6 mi (10.7 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Prospera Place | Kelowna | 6.8 mi (10.9 km) | 42 | — | Hotels |
| Revelry Food and Music Hub | Kelowna | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Kelowna Community Theatre | Kelowna | 7 mi (11.3 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre | Vernon | 22 mi (35.6 km) | 22 | — | Hotels |
| The Hub on Martin | Penticton | 33 mi (53.1 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Cleland Community Theatre | Penticton | 33 mi (53.7 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| South Okanagan Events Centre | Penticton | 33 mi (53.8 km) | 37 | — | Hotels |
| Penticton Trade & Convention Centre | Penticton | 33 mi (53.8 km) | 8 | — | Hotels |
| Falkland Stampede Grounds | Falkland | 38 mi (61.7 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Frog City Cafe | Kaleden | 40 mi (65.0 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Frank Venables Theatre | Oliver | 54 mi (87.2 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near YLW
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues YLW is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 3 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 6 | South Okanagan Events Centre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 3 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 6 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 2 | South Okanagan Events Centre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 9 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 4 | South Okanagan Events Centre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 5 | Prospera Place | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 11 | Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 1 | 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 |
Next events near YLW
Penticton Vees vs. Kelowna Rockets
South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, British Columbia
Orchestral Rock Odyssey
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
From about $87.00View TicketsKelowna Rockets vs. Penticton Vees
Prospera Place, Kelowna, British Columbia
From about $23.00View TicketsAlexandr Misko
The Hub on Martin, Penticton, British Columbia
Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Frank Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia
From about $72.00View TicketsAlexandr Misko
Metro Hub, Kelowna, British Columbia
Penticton Vees vs. Vancouver Giants
South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, British Columbia
Kelowna Rockets vs. Kamloops Blazers
Prospera Place, Kelowna, British Columbia
From about $23.00View TicketsDefault
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
Penticton Vees vs. Tri-City Americans
South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, British Columbia
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Penticton Vees vs. Kelowna Rockets
- Sep 26: Kelowna Rockets vs. Penticton Vees
- Sep 30: Alexandr Misko
- Oct 1: Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- Oct 2: Penticton Vees vs. Vancouver Giants
- Oct 3: Penticton Vees vs. Tri-City Americans
When events near YLW happen
- 68% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Friday.
- 53 of 84 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities YLW serves
| City | Events | From YLW | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | 56 | 6.4 mi | Hotels |
| Penticton | 47 | 33 mi | Hotels |
| Vernon | 22 | 22 mi | Hotels |
| Falkland | 3 | 38 mi | Hotels |
| Kaleden | 1 | 40 mi | Hotels |
| Oliver | 1 | 54 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), Metro Hub (6.6 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 56 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 11. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
