Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Vancouver and Los Angeles share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from YVR to LAX start at 06:15 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:15 with Air Canada. In total, you can take your pick of 82 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YVR to LAX flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There's a good range of direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport to pick from. When organising your Los Angeles trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of United States:
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier offering YVR to LAX flights, with 72.53% of its services arriving as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
₹ 8,363 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 13,415. These prices can change based on demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to LAX.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Los Angeles. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
