WestJet is adding a non-stop flight between Kelowna and Seattle this winter.
Flights from Kelowna to Seattle will depart Kelowna International Airport at 9 a.m., aligning with business travel schedules and allowing for connections to 24 codeshare destinations throughout the western United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, San Diego and Phoenix.
The returning 11:30 a.m. departure from Seattle will arrive in Kelowna at 12:37 p.m., providing ample same day opportunities for visitors to hit the ski slopes, head out on the lake or visit one of Kelowna's wineries upon arrival.
WestJet is working with long-time partner Delta Air Lines, which means fliers connecting through Seattle will travel on a single purchased ticket. They will be able to check in for all flights at the first departure location and have their bags tagged to their final destination.
The flight will operate five times a week beginning on Jan. 17, 2025, and then one month later will starting running daily.
“As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to connect Kelowna with new daily WestJet service to Seattle as part of our expanded winter schedule,” WestJet chief commercial officer John Weatherill said in a press release.
“This route will provide guests in the Okanagan and across the Pacific Northwest regions with new convenient and affordable options to easily connect between both popular regions for business and leisure year-round.”
WestJet this winter will serve 12 destinations from Kelowna, with as many as 20 daily departures on some days.
