Flights Kelowna → Seattle
YLW → SEA
How long is the flight from Kelowna to Seattle?
The flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 52 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Kelowna to Seattle using the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Seattle sees an annual passenger traffic of over fifty-two million, making it a major hub for air travel.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Kelowna (YLW) → Seattle (SEA) route is operated by Alaska Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Seattle the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm).
Heading to Seattle: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Kelowna (YLW) to Seattle (SEA) heads south-west for about 352 km, a flight time of roughly 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: arriving into Seattle it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 85% | -1 min | 0.5% |
Airlines operating YLW-SEA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about YLW-SEA
The flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 52 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Alaska Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
