⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Vancouver to Kamloops flights

Vancouver (YVR) to Kamloops (YKA): 160 miles (258 km) great-circle, about 0h 50m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $236 round-trip on WestJet, with 1 stop, departing May 16, 2026.

WSWestJetWS136
Depart
YVR
Vancouver, Canada
06:45
2026-05-16
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Arrive
YKA
Kamloops, Canada
Returns 05:10
2026-05-28
Stops
1 stop
Distance
160 mi
Est. nonstop time
0h 50m
Trip type
Round-trip
$236
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Vancouver to Kamloops fare fly?

$236 round-trip, WestJet WS136, departing 2026-05-16 at 06:45, returning 2026-05-28. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Thursday 12 nights later; the fare was observed 21 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Vancouver from Kamloops?

  • Distance: 160 miles (258 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 0h 50m.
  • Departure airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver, Canada, UTC-7 on May 16, 2026.
  • Arrival: Kamloops Airport (YKA), Canada, UTC-7 on May 16, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Canada.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 1,133 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: WestJet WS136, 1 stop, round-trip, 12 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Vancouver to Kamloops fare compare with other routes from YVR?

At $236, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from YVR (median $925). That is 147.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the YVR median of 19.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from YVR of similar length: Edmonton (503 mi) at $166 and Las Vegas (992 mi) at $241.

WestJet had the cheapest fare on 13 of 30 YVR routes. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from YVR.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Vancouver, America/Vancouver; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Vancouver to Kamloops flight questions

How far is Vancouver from Kamloops by plane?

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Vancouver is about 160 miles (258 km) from Kamloops on a great-circle line from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kamloops Airport (YKA), heading northeast. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from YVR. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Kamloops?

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About 0h 50m nonstop by our estimate for 160 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded WestJet fare was with 1 stop. Routes from YVR of similar length: Edmonton (503 mi) at $166 and Las Vegas (992 mi) at $241.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Kamloops?

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On May 16, 2026, Vancouver was on UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) and Kamloops on UTC-7 (America/Vancouver), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Vancouver was 12:00 in Kamloops. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Vancouver to Kamloops?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $236 per person round-trip on WestJet flight WS136, departing May 16, 2026, returning May 28, 2026, with 1 stop. At $236, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from YVR (median $925). That is 147.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the YVR median of 19.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Kamloops?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. From YVR, 6 of 30 were. WestJet had the cheapest fare on 13 of 30 YVR routes. Kamloops Airport (YKA) sits at 1,133 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Vancouver to Kamloops?

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It departs Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Vancouver, Canada, and arrives at Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada. A domestic Canada flight. More routes from Vancouver are on our Vancouver flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Kamloops can you fly from Vancouver?

Edmonton (YEA) $166Las Vegas (LAS) $241Los Angeles (LAX) $139San Diego (SAN) $333Toronto (YTO) $261Ottawa (YOW) $299All flights from Vancouver →

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