Travelling from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Explore your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Take a direct flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 1 minute.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with 82 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to LAX is the 06:15 United option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:15 with Air Canada.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to LAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can find a direct flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
These are some of the top airlines operating direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport taking off from YVR:
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 33 minutes.
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Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) operates nonstop flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Vancouver to LAX leaving from CXH. Book your favourite seat with one of these carriers and you'll get there before you realise it:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and LAX:
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
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About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Book a hotel close to LAX if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport, Rs20,571 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs29,846. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from Vancouver to LAX, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Vancouver to LAX.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Los Angeles, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver to LAX in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in February for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
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