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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Kelowna by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SYD - YLW
    18h 53m
    $973–1,627

  2. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane SYD - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    21h 42m
    $594–2,054

  3. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SYD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    22h 25m

  4. Fly to Kamloops Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane plane SYD - YKA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks Resort, BCshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sun Peaks, BC to Kelowna Airportshuttle bus
    24h 2m
    $1,228–2,837

  5. Fly to Castlegar Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane SYD - YCG
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Red Mountain Resort, Rossland BC to Kelowna International Airportshuttle bus
    26h 40m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,811.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 53m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Qantas, and WestJet fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) twice daily.

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