Los Angeles to Edmonton (LAX–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS1421
WS WestJet
73W
7:20 PM
PDT T2
11:47 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE8214
KE Korean
748
9:55 PM
PDT
1:58 AM+1
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1420
WS WestJet
737
3:55 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AN844
AN Advanced
4:39 PM
MDT
8:36 PM
PDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Edmonton
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,359 mi 3h 1m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

LAX–YEG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,359 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 5 73W 3h27 85%
KE Korean Air 1 748 3h03 85% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
748 Boeing 747-8 – KE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (5 flights/wk, 83%)
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to YEG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,304
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → YEG
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → LAX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric LAX→YEG PSP→YEG
Distance from LAX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 7 8
Flight time 3h 1m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Edmonton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,359 mi / 2,187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m to 3h 27m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,359 mi / 2,187 km
Flight time3h 1m to 3h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 6 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 3h 1m to 3h 27m. The route covers 1,359 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Korean Air and WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LAX to YEG. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, TRM, PAE, MKC, PDK, YLW, CPS, ATL, SJD, PVR, YYC, LAS, DEN, YVR, PHX, YUL, SEA, CUN, PSP, OGG, HNL, YYZ, AUS, MCO, MSP, AMS, IAH and MZT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from YEG to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to YEG

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air and WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to YEG ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,359 miles (2,187 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).