WestJet will launch daily Kelowna-Seattle flights starting January 2025, with enhanced connectivity through its Delta Air Lines partnership.
"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," said John Weatherill, WestJet EVP and CCO.
"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."
Flights from YLW to SEA will depart at 9:00 a.m. local time.
WestJet said the departure time aligns with business travel schedules and allows for connections to 24 codeshare destinations throughout the western U.S., including LAX, SFO, PDX, SAN and PHX.
The returning 11:30 a.m. departure from Seattle will arrive in Kelowna at 12:37 p.m.
Earlier this week, WestJet revealed its 2024/2025 domestic winter schedule, outlining significant growth across the country, including Kelowna.
WestJet will serve 12 destinations from Kelowna this winter, with up to 20 daily departures out of YLW during peak winter travel.
WestJet's Winter 2024/2025 peak schedule from Kelowna
| Route | Peak Winter Departures |
| Kelowna-Seattle* | 5x weekly beginning January 17, 2025
Daily from February 17, 2025 |
| Kelowna-Calgary | 49x weekly |
| Kelowna-Edmonton | 19x weekly |
| Kelowna-Toronto | 5x weekly |
| Kelowna-Vancouver | 35x weekly |
| Kelowna-Victoria | 3x weekly |
| Kelowna-Las Vegas | 1x weekly |
| Kelowna-Phoenix | 2x weekly |
| Kelowna-Cancun | 6x weekly |
| Kelowna-Mazatlan | 1x weekly |
| Kelowna-Puerto Vallarta | 3x weekly |
| Kelowna-San Jose del Cabo | 2x weekly |
*new route
Kelowna gains direct access to major Delta Air Lines hub in Seattle
Through WestJet's partnership with Delta Air Lines, pax connecting through Seattle will benefit from travel on a single purchased ticket with check-in for all flights at the first departure and baggage tagged to their final destination.
Both airlines' frequent flyers will have access to reciprocal benefits any time they fly with either carrier, including earning and redeeming points in their preferred program and Delta Sky Club lounge access for eligible WestJet guests.
