Private charter between Kelowna and Vancouver starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR) and Vancouver to Kelowna — timed and priced alike.
Kelowna and Vancouver lie approximately 287 km apart (178 mi / 155 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Kelowna to Vancouver (and Vancouver to Kelowna) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 48 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 47 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Kelowna–Vancouver moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kelowna, Canada: Kelowna International Airport and Penticton Airport.
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver International Airport, Boundary Bay Airport, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Abbotsford International Airport, Nanaimo Airport and Victoria International Airport.
| Kelowna International Airport | Vancouver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYLW / YLW | CYVR / YVR |
| Longest hard runway | 8,900 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,421 ft | 14 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Kelowna to Vancouver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Kelowna International Airport has 8,900 ft and Vancouver International Airport 11,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 287 km.
Alternates within range: Penticton Airport (6,000 ft, 57 km) · Douglas Lake Airport (4,600 ft, 61 km) · Vernon Regional Airport (3,360 ft, 32 km) · Winfield (Wood Lake) Seaplane Base · Boundary Bay Airport (5,606 ft, 19 km) · Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (5,003 ft, 35 km) · Abbotsford International Airport (9,600 ft, 63 km) · Nanaimo Airport (6,602 ft, 52 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Kelowna–Vancouver is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 287 km (178 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kelowna–Vancouver charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Kelowna–Vancouver charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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