Air Travel
Your Journey to Big White Starts Here!
Arriving at Kelowna International Airport is the first step to your unforgettable mountain getaway. From there, hop on the Big White shuttle, and in under an hour, you’ll find yourself at the resort, ready to hit the slopes! We've partnered with top airlines to ensure you can easily reach us and be on the snow faster.
Our Central Reservations team is here to make your trip seamless, helping you find the perfect accommodation and even assisting with select airline bookings. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, we can't wait to welcome you to Big White Ski Resort!
Easy Access from Major Cities
With convenient connections to Kelowna International Airport from many popular cities, getting to Big White has never been easier. Once you arrive, our shuttles will take you on a scenic ride through the mountains, bringing you directly to the resort in less than an hour.
Air-Inclusive Packages
When booking your stay through Big White Central Reservations, you’ll also get access to exclusive airfare discounts on select airlines like Air Canada, Air North, and WestJet.
For a personalized quote on air-inclusive packages, reach out to our Central Reservations team:
Phone: 1.800.663.2772 or 250.765.8888
Email: cenres@bigwhite.com
Start Skiing the Same Day You Arrive!
Look for our friendly shuttle drivers at the arrivals lounge when you land. They’ll whisk you through the mountains and up to the resort in no time. For more details or to book your shuttle service, contact Big White Central Reservations—and get ready to be skiing the very same day you travel!
It's So Easy To Get Here!
Canadian Air Travel
Big White Ski Resort is now the closest Western Canadian Resort from Toronto and many other Canadian cities! It's never been easier to get from wherever you live to Big White – simply hop on one of the new or resumed flights from:
Nanaimo
Montreal
Toronto
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Whitehorse
Victoria
Seattle
USA Air Travel
Big White Ski Resort is located 56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Many of the major airlines have daily direct flights into Kelowna’s International Airport.
NEW!
- Los Angeles to Kelowna Non Stop with Alaska Airlines
- Seattle Daily Non Stop with WestJet
Once you arrive, rent a car or grab a ride on the Big White Central Reservations airport shuttle (must be booked in advance!), and enjoy the scenic 55 min drive through the mountains to your home away from home.
The resort is entirely walkable, so there’s no need for a car once you arrive. If you do rent a car, there are plenty of free parking options around the resort, as well as the inclusion of parking space in your accommodation package.
Australia Air Travel
For flights contact our air partners at Travel Utopia, they offer highly competitive airfares for Big White customers, along with with unparalleled levels of service.
Many reasons to book your air with Travel Utopia
- Travel Utopia provides the most competitive fares to Canada in the marketplace, due to our decades of specialization and strong ties with the airlines that service the region: Air Canada, Qantas, Air NZ, Fiji Airways, United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines
- We pride ourselves on the highest level of attention to detail and care
- We take the time to understand our customers needs and will search multiple airlines, routes, and dates to tailor the best solutions every time
- We ensure that travellers are comprehensively insured for medical, COVID-19 (including unforeseen cancellation/amendment), snowsports (including off-piste), luggage delays, liability and more
Note flight availability can be limited, contact Travel Utopia for an obligation free airfare quote prior to locking in lodging dates.
For fastest turnaround on airfare quotes please send an email to info@travelutopia.com.au including the following:
- Departure city
- Names of travelers (first/last name as per passport & DOBs for accurate pricing)
- Contact phone number
- Preferred dates of travel along with any flexibility if it reduces airfares
- Airline preferences including frequent flyer numbers and status
Alternatively, to obtain immediate airfare pricing you can check the airline’s website directly.
Air Canada
Offers non-stop flights into Kelowna from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton and Montreal.
Air Canada offers easy access through all of these gateways.
To package flights with your accommodation, please contact Big White Central Reservations at cenres@bigwhite.com, 1.800.663.2772 or 250.765.8888.
Air North
To package flights with your accommodation, please contact Big White Central Reservations at cenres@bigwhite.com, 1.800.663.2772 or 250.765.8888.
WestJet
WestJet offers non-stop flights from all major Canadian cities and many US cities.
WestJet offers twice weekly non-stop flights from Toronto as well as daily direct flights via Calgary. WestJet also features many other direct flights to Kelowna from all major cities in Canada and many US cities.
To package flights with your accommodation, please contact Big White Central Reservations at cenres@bigwhite.com, 1.800.663.2772 or 250.765.8888.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines offers a non-stop flight from Seattle to Kelowna. Flights will operate up to 7 days per week. To book Alaska Airline flights, please visit alaskaair.com
Flair Airlines
Flair Airlines is Canada’s only independent Ultra Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) and we are on a mission to make travel affordable and accessible for all Canadians. We believe Canadians have been paying too much for too long, and our low-cost approach makes air travel affordable. As of December 2020, we have flown almost 18,000 flights with approximately 2.3 million passengers. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Flair provides service to 19 Canadian destinations with a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Book on line at https://flyflair.com/
Pacific Coastal
Pacific Coastal offers flights from Vancouver Island and Prince George. NEW direct flights to Kelowna from Victoria, Comox, Nanaimo and Prince George, now available.
To package flights with your accommodation, please contact Big White Central Reservations at cenres@bigwhite.com, 1.800.663.2772 or 250.765.8888.