How to get from
Sun Peaks Resort to Kelowna Airport (YLW)
Adults
Age 13+Children
Age 0-12Shuttles & Buses (Shared Services)
Taxis, SUVs & Vans (Private Services)
Route details
Distance:
213 km / 132 miles
Driving Time:
2hrs 45mins
*Subject to weather and traffic conditions.
Shared Shuttles may take longer
Return Route:
People often ask
The drive is 213 km (132 mikes) and takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes. Allow longer in the winter when snow on Sun Peaks Road can slow the descent, and on the shuttle bus, which may make stops on the way.
With a private transfer, leave about 5 hours before your departure time, which allows for the drive plus around 2 hours at the airport. Add 30 to 60 minutes in winter. For the shuttle bus, work back from it's schedules arrival time at YLW rather than its departure time from the village.
Yes. Ridebooker offers a shuttle bus from Sun Peaks to Kelowna International Airport. It leaves once per day. Seats fill quickly during holidays and peak weekends, so book once your flight is confirmed.
About travelling from Sun Peaks Resort, BC to Kelowna Airport (YLW)
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is 213 km (132 miles) from Sun Peaks Resort, about 2 hours 35 minutes by road down Sun Peaks Road and south through Kamloops and Vernon. The airport sits north of Kelowna itself, so you don’t need to go through the city. It’s a longer trip than heading to Kamloops Airport, but YLW has a wider choice of direct flights, including Toronto and Seattle.
Ridebooker offers a scheduled shuttle bus from Sun Peaks to YLW, which is the budget option for solo travellers and couples. On a journey this long, choose a departure that gets you to the airport with plenty of time to spare, not just in time.
A private transfer works around your flight instead and is the best option for those arriving outside of shuttle bus operating hours. Your driver collects you from your hotel or condo at the time you choose and takes you straight to departures. Choose from a taxi, SUV or charter van depending on your party size.
As a rule of thumb, aim to reach YLW at least 2 hours before your flight, and check your airline’s advice. With a private transfer, that means leaving Sun Peaks around 5 hours before your departure in good conditions, and earlier during winter. The descent down Sun Peaks Road is often snow covered from November to April, so build in an extra 30 to 60 minutes. Booking with Ridebooker means a local driver handles the road, at a fixed price agreed before you travel.
Flying from Kamloops instead? See our Sun Peaks to Kamloops Airport (YKA) transfers.