DL 6978 Vancouver to Kelowna Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL6978 from Vancouver International Airport YVR to Kelowna International Airport YLW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 16th, 2025.
Check the table below for DL6978's most recent flight history:

DL 6978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 16 15:49 16:25
Landed
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Oct 15 17:03 17:49
Delayed
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Delta Air Lines DL 6978 Vancouver to Kelowna Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL6978 connects Vancouver, Canada to Kelowna, Canada, taking off from Vancouver International Airport YVR and landing at Kelowna International Airport YLW.

How long is the DL6978 flight from Vancouver to Kelowna?

The average flight time from Vancouver to Kelowna is 41 minutes. The flight distance is 287 km / 178 miles and the average flight speed is 427 km/h / 265 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL6978 Vancouver to Kelowna?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL6978 is 4.3/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL6978 arriving at?

Flight DL6978 arrives at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) Terminal M.

When was the latest DL6978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 16:25.

How else can the flight DL6978 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL6978, DL 6978, DAL 6978.

How often is flight DL6978 delayed?

On average, 50% of all DL6978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 79 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL6978 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL6978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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DL6978 and Vancouver YVR to Kelowna YLW Flights

Other flights departing from Vancouver YVR: AS2030, WS172, WS3450, AC8816

Other flights arriving at Kelowna YLW: WS479, WS3450, WS259, WS481

All flights connecting Vancouver YVR to Kelowna YLW.

DL6978 Delta Air Lines Flight: Vancouver to Kelowna Route Map

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