WestJet announces new summer flight service between Penticton and Vancouver

WestJet

WestJet has today announced a new summer flight service between Penticton Airport and Vancouver International Airport beginning May 15, 2026. 

This will include a direct flight, five days a week, on board WestJet Encore's De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. 

This new route will serve both business and leisure guests by giving them the opportunity to seamlessly connect between the two cities and beyond Vancouver to an extensive range of domestic, transborder and international destinations.  

RouteFrequencyStart dateEnd date
Vancouver-Penticton5x weeklyMay 15, 2026Oct. 24, 2026
Penticton-Vancouver5x weeklyMay 15, 2026Oct. 24, 2026

Flight Times

 Departure Arrival
YVR12:05YYF12:55
YYF13:13YVR14:30

The commercial airline currently provides direct flights between Penticton and Calgary. This seasonal service will supplement flights currently provided between Penticton and Vancouver through Pacific Coastal Airlines. 

WestJet's announcement also includes expansion of global connectivity through Toronto and Halifax with six new international summer destinations. Flights are now available for booking on WestJet.com