How to find cheap flights to Kamloops Airport (YKA)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kamloops Airport is $1,319. A return plane ticket to YKA right now is $2,650.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to YKA goes up or down.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Kamloops, where Kamloops Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer some great early bird deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Kamloops. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a rush to get to Kamloops, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Kamloops Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Kamloops
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Kamloops in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to YKA.
July is the most popular month for flights to YKA. It's the perfect time to experience Kamloops at its liveliest.
Travel in May if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kamloops are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Kamloops is warmest in July, averaging between 7ºC and 30ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -13ºC to 0ºC.
August gives you the best chance of sunshine. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kamloops.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Kamloops Airport (YKA): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Kamloops in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Kamloops Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Think about booking your YKA plane ticket with Pacific Coastal Airlines. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 92% of flights into this airport arriving on time.
The timezone at YKA is UTC-7.
Want to stay within easy reach of Kamloops Airport? Step off your flight to YKA and be cosy in bed shortly after at The Plaza Hotel Downtown, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
You can book a car hire in YKA with popular suppliers such as Alamo, National and Budget. Grab the keys and get ready to discover Kamloops and beyond.
Kamloops Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This percentage shows how often flights from YKA arrive according to plan.
Kamloops Airport is located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
Getting to central Kamloops from Kamloops Airport (YKA)
Central Kamloops is about 11 kilometres from YKA.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to YKA, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour when using public transport.
If you want to stay close to the action in Kamloops, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
Kamloops highlights
These top attractions should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Kamloops:
Valleyview Nature Park: Around 5 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Crestline Community Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Kamloops. You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Clearwater Lakes: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 2 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Kamloops experience.
How to get to Vernon from Kamloops Airport (YKA)
Heading straight for Vernon? From YKA, it takes around 1 hour 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 129 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Salmon Arm
Located about 80 kilometres away, Salmon Arm is another city that's easily reachable from Kamloops Airport. It'll take you around 3 hours 20 minutes to make the journey by public transport from YKA.
It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to drive to Salmon Arm.
Explore more of Canada
Canada has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Vancouver, located around 257 kilometres south-west of Kamloops. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall have to be on your to-do list. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the city's nearest major airport.
Another city in Canada that has plenty going for it is Surrey. From Kamloops, it's roughly 241 kilometres south-west and features highlights like Vinoscenti Vineyards and Green Timbers Urban Forest. Stop by Queen Mary Park too.
About 241 kilometres south-west of Kamloops, Burnaby is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Deer Lake, Burnaby Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails and Burnaby Mountain Park.