Air North connects Kelowna and Victoria and Whitehorse
Mar 9, 2018, 4:06 am
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Air North connects Kelowna and Victoria and Whitehorse
May 18, Air North will start nonstop flights between Victoria and Whitehorse as well as Victoria and Kelowna, as well as Kelowna and Whitehorse.
OK, Yukoner FTers know this. But for BCers, the Victoria-Kelowna route can be a hidden gem. Fridays 5:30 pm from Victoria to Kelowna, Mondays 5:30 pm from Kelowna to Victoria. I see prices from CAD 112 one way - including 45 kg of checked luggage (divided on max. 2 pieces). That price may even include food, I'm not sure.
Note that very few online travel agents list Air North. Fare comparison sites either don't list Air North either or tend to have wrong prices (hello, ITA Matrix).
OK, Yukoner FTers know this. But for BCers, the Victoria-Kelowna route can be a hidden gem. Fridays 5:30 pm from Victoria to Kelowna, Mondays 5:30 pm from Kelowna to Victoria. I see prices from CAD 112 one way - including 45 kg of checked luggage (divided on max. 2 pieces). That price may even include food, I'm not sure.
Note that very few online travel agents list Air North. Fare comparison sites either don't list Air North either or tend to have wrong prices (hello, ITA Matrix).
Aug 14, 2019, 11:08 pm
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Air North has since changed the flying patterns. They usually fly rotations with Victoria and Vancouver on the one hand, and Kelowna and Vancouver on the other hand (YXY-YYJ-YVR-YXY, YXY-YVR-YYJ-YXY, YXY-YLW-YVR-YXY, YXY-YVR-YLW-YXY). But, occasionally, they still have YYJ-YLW and YLW-YYJ.
And when they do, it's a smoking deal, especially when you factor in the free checked luggage (2 pieces!).
Right now, I see seven YYJ-YLW flights: August 19 and 29, October 10, November 7, December 21 and 28, January 4.
YLW-YYJ I see five times: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 23 and 30, and Jan 6. I haven't checked beyond those dates.
And when they do, it's a smoking deal, especially when you factor in the free checked luggage (2 pieces!).
Right now, I see seven YYJ-YLW flights: August 19 and 29, October 10, November 7, December 21 and 28, January 4.
YLW-YYJ I see five times: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 23 and 30, and Jan 6. I haven't checked beyond those dates.
Aug 15, 2019, 7:11 pm
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Look like it's been scheduled around statutory holidays for the past few months. .The only other non-stop option is Pacific Coastal which does have valet check so one could bring larger bags than if flying AC or WS.
Aug 15, 2019, 10:13 pm
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Pacific Coastal recently increased their luggage fees. And I believe their fares are usually higher.
Air North includes two pieces of checked luggage for free. Of course, they serve the route on select days only. But if that fits with your travel plans, go for it!
Air North includes two pieces of checked luggage for free. Of course, they serve the route on select days only. But if that fits with your travel plans, go for it!