Private Jet Charter Nanaimo (YCD) to Kelowna (YLW)

Fly privately from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), a 339 km (183 nm) flight, from 47m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,400 all-in.

Distance: 339 km
Fastest: 47m
From: $4,400
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Nanaimo to Kelowna?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
58m
Est. price
$7,600
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
53m
Est. price
$7,000
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
52m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
52m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
51m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
49m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 13m
Est. price
$4,400
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	58m	Non-stop	$7,600$3,400 – $11,800	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	53m	Non-stop	$7,000$3,500 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	52m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	52m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	51m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	49m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 13m	Non-stop	$4,400$2,300 – $6,500	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Nanaimo to Kelowna non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 339 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 24m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 00m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 02m
Range: 2,161km

about $11,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 52m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 52m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 52m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Nanaimo to Kelowna in local time

Take off from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) at about 10:47 local time, after 47m in the air. Kelowna is on the same time as Nanaimo.

Return flight: Kelowna to Nanaimo

Empty legs near this route

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Nanaimo to Kelowna price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,200; August is the dearest at about $4,800.

$4.8kDec: about $4,800
$4.3kJan: about $4,300
$4.2kFeb: about $4,200
$4.4kMar: about $4,400
$4.4kApr: about $4,400
$4.4kMay: about $4,400
$4.8kJun: about $4,800
$4.8kJul: about $4,800
$4.8kAug: about $4,800
$4.4kSept: about $4,400
$4.4kOct: about $4,400

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Nanaimo and Kelowna

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

No jets counted at YCD in the last 30 days (tracking coverage is thin in some regions).

Other private-jet airports near Nanaimo

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)52 km away515 jets
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)56 km away4 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Nanaimo to Kelowna on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $9,800
Empty legs, past year: 409 · listed ~3d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 30m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 56m door to door

You save 2h 26m each, 9h 43m for the group. The jet costs $1,590 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Nanaimo to Kelowna cost?

$4,400 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $6,800 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Nanaimo Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Kelowna International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureNanaimo Airport (YCD)Nanaimo, Canada ArrivalKelowna International Airport (YLW)Kelowna, Canada

Fastest flight time: 47mUp to 19 passengers

Nanaimo to Kelowna, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Nanaimo to Kelowna cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 339 km flight from Nanaimo (YCD) to Kelowna (YLW) range from about $4,400 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Kelowna by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 47m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Nanaimo to Kelowna non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 339 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Nanaimo to Kelowna?

Right now our empty-leg board has 8 flights leaving the Nanaimo area and 4 arriving in the Kelowna area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Nanaimo to Kelowna?

About $6,800 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Nanaimo to Kelowna?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,200 and August about $4,800. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Nanaimo?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 515, 52 km from YCD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Nanaimo.

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Aircraft for Nanaimo to Kelowna

These jets can fly the 339 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Nanaimo

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More private jet routes to Kelowna

Abbotsford (YXX) → Kelowna239 km Cranbrook (YXC) → Kelowna261 km Bellingham (BLI) → Kelowna263 km Vancouver (YVR) → Kelowna287 km Eastsound (ESD) → Kelowna291 km Wenatchee (EAT) → Kelowna291 km Spokane (GEG) → Kelowna293 km Friday Harbor (FRD) → Kelowna309 km Williams Lake (YWL) → Kelowna310 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Nanaimo and private jet charter in Kelowna.