Flight Information for Vancouver to Los Angeles Flights

The distance between Vancouver and Los Angeles is approximately 1,740.89km. The average flight time between Vancouver and Los Angeles is 3 hours. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
CAD 106
WestJet WestJet YVR-LAX 8h 25m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 28
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Cheapest return
CAD 192
WestJet WestJet YVR-LAX 8h 25m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,740.89km
Flight distance
3h
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Vancouver to Los Angeles over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 121 and round-trip tickets from CAD 199.

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Choose from 7 airlines flying from Vancouver to Los Angeles, including WestJet, Air Canada and Delta Air Lines. WestJet currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
WestJet logo WestJet
Air Canada logo Air Canada
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Flair Airlines logo Flair Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Vancouver to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Vancouver to Los Angeles in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles is October, with an average price of CAD 167. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching CAD 325.

CAD 325
CAD 246
CAD 167
CAD 88
    Cheapest
  • CAD 267
    Aug
  • CAD 174
    Sep
  • CAD 167
    Oct
  • CAD 229
    Nov
  • CAD 221
    Dec
  • CAD 258
    Jan
  • CAD 258
    Feb
  • CAD 205
    Mar
  • CAD 248
    Apr
  • CAD 251
    May
  • CAD 256
    Jun
  • CAD 325
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

Average price of return flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, October is often the cheapest month for fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles, with an average price of CAD 282. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 454.

CAD 454
CAD 368
CAD 282
CAD 196
    Cheapest
  • CAD 377
    Aug
  • CAD 350
    Sep
  • CAD 282
    Oct
  • CAD 340
    Nov
  • CAD 451
    Dec
  • CAD 410
    Jan
  • CAD 393
    Feb
  • CAD 393
    Mar
  • CAD 322
    Apr
  • CAD 370
    May
  • CAD 365
    Jun
  • CAD 454
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Vancouver to Los Angeles on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 297
CAD 259
CAD 221
CAD 183
    Cheapest
  • CAD 253
    Mon
  • CAD 240
    Tue
  • CAD 221
    Wed
  • CAD 250
    Thu
  • CAD 276
    Fri
  • CAD 294
    Sat
  • CAD 297
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, WestJet offers one-way fares as low as CAD 106 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. YVR to LAX on Mon, Sep 28), while WestJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 192 departing on Thu, Oct 1 and returning on Tue, Oct 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Air Canada WestJet Flair Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 45 flight per week flying from Vancouver to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Canada: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AC1742 (09:27) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA8440 (09:27)
  • To find best deals on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 28, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 106.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Canada.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles on August 20, 2026 with WestJet, with prices starting at CAD 160.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (YVR-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Vancouver is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Vancouver to Los Angeles is CAD 296. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Vancouver to Los Angeles is CAD 536. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Vancouver and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • WestJet, Flair Airlines and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles is Flair Airlines, with an average fare of CAD 229.

CAD 190
CAD 229
CAD 268
CAD 307
CAD 346
Flair Airlines
CAD 229
Flair Airlines
WestJet
CAD 251
WestJet
Delta Air Lines
CAD 300
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
CAD 319
American Airlines
United Airlines
CAD 342
United Airlines
Air Canada
CAD 346
Air Canada

Which airlines operate the most flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Vancouver to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles is United Airlines/Air New Zealand, operating 46 flights per week.

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13
30
46
United Airlines
46
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
46
Air New Zealand
Air Canada
45
Air Canada
Singapore Airlines
13
Singapore Airlines
Qantas Airways
13
Qantas Airways
Emirates
13
Emirates

How many flights fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Vancouver to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

177
140
103
66
Highest
147
Mon
103
Tue
146
Wed
141
Thu
131
Fri
177
Sat
150
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.