Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights are available from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 23.3% of all available flight options across the trailing 90 days. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average.

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles typically takes approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1741 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 53 minutes.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

Historically, flying with a layover from Vancouver to Los Angeles is slightly cheaper. The median price for connecting flights is $450, while direct flights have a median price of $455. This represents a premium of 1% for direct flights. Direct flights historically make up 23.9% of the available options.

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Vancouver to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

The journey from Vancouver to Los Angeles covers a distance of 1741 km, making it a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $331–$628, with a median of $464. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is May, with a median fare of $293. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $393, and September, with a median fare of $424. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles? A typical journey from Vancouver to Los Angeles, including connections, takes approximately 12h 39m. Non-stop flights on this route have a median duration of 3h 2m, while connecting flights significantly extend the travel time.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Regular price: CA$209 - CA$460

Prices for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles is CAD209-CAD460. The current lowest deal is CAD236 with Flair Airlines for travel from Nov 22-Nov 26.

now CA$236

Low CA$209

High CA$460

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $293. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $755. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from CA$293

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$755

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$367

CA$258

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$367

CA$296

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$366

CA$265

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$349

CA$288

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet, Frontier Airlines

CA$300

CA$250

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet, Frontier Airlines

CA$313

CA$254

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

CA$490 → CA$267

45%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

CA$490 → CA$267

45%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

CA$490 → CA$273

44%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

CA$490 → CA$277

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Vancouver - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Vancouver to Los Angeles are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest at $293

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles, with a median price of $293.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 2m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles is 3 hours 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 23.3% of recent flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights

Flair Airlines has offered direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over the last 30 days.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International (YVR) is a convenient option for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$218

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$226

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$524

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $461. If you book within 0-6 days of departure, the average price increases significantly to $858. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $511.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles is considered to be $331 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $464. Prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets historically costing $628 or less.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles, with a median price of $293. Other relatively inexpensive months include October, with a median price of $393, and September, with a median of $424. The annual median price for this route is $464, so flying in May can offer significant savings.

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Vancouver to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Regular price: CA$209 - CA$460

Prices for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles is CAD209-CAD460. The current lowest deal is CAD236 with Flair Airlines for travel from Nov 22-Nov 26.

now CA$236

Low CA$209

High CA$460

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from CA$293

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$755

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$367

CA$258

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$367

CA$296

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$366

CA$265

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$349

CA$288

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet, Frontier Airlines

CA$300

CA$250

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Los Angeles

Vancouver (YVR) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet, Frontier Airlines

CA$313

CA$254

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

CA$490 → CA$267

45%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

CA$490 → CA$267

45%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

CA$490 → CA$273

44%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

CA$490 → CA$277

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles