Travelling from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check out your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Book a direct Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
Vancouver and Los Angeles (where Los Angeles International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
With 64 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. Flair Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from YVR to LAX is with Air Canada at 8:55pm.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to LAX. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
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 most popular carriers operating direct flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport leaving from YVR:
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Air Canada between YVR and LAX.
With 72.53% of services landing on schedule, WestJet is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to LAX flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles is around 19 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport is Rs22,443. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs31,886. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to LAX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your Vancouver to LAX flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl are major attractions which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Bakersfield, roughly 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are key highlights.
