Los Angeles to Winnipeg (LAX–YWG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
1,539 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 11h 9m AAACAF → WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Winnipeg flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 9m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Winnipeg flights
YEG Edmonton 11h 9m KEQFWS → ASPKLW8 Edmonton (YEG) to Winnipeg flights
YYC Calgary 11h 9m AMCIDE → DEF8LA Calgary (YYC) to Winnipeg flights
ORD Chicago 11h 9m AAACAY → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Winnipeg flights
DEN Denver 11h 9m AAACAF → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Winnipeg flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 9m ACEJALXJ → ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Winnipeg flights
YVR Vancouver 11h 9m AAACAS → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Winnipeg flights
YUL Montréal 11h 9m ACNZSN → ACAVOS Montréal (YUL) to Winnipeg flights
CUN Cancún 18h 50m AAAMDL → WS Cancún (CUN) to Winnipeg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Winnipeg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,539 mi 11h 9m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–YWG had nonstop service from SAS, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,539 miles in 11h 9m.

Also explore LAX Routes YWG Routes LAX Live Flights YWG Live Flights LAX Delays YWG Delays
All flights from Winnipeg (YWG) Winnipeg to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–YWG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SK SAS 1 – – 74% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MZT ~11h 9m PSP ~11h 9m JFK ~11h 9m SJD ~11h 9m YHM ~11h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
819
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → YWG
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
73%
Return
YWG → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → YWG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Winnipeg from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Metric LAX→YWG SNA→YWG PSP→YWG
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 11h 9m 3h 8m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Winnipeg flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Winnipeg flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Winnipeg is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · YWG: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Winnipeg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,539 mi / 2,477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 9m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

LAX–YWG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Winnipeg route.
Route details
Distance1,539 mi / 2,477 km
Flight time11h 9m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to YWG flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport take about 11h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,539 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to YWG: SAS. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 9m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Edmonton.
Winnipeg is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from YWG to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and 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 YWG

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) had nonstop service from SAS, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to YWG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to YWG is about 11 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,539 miles (2,477 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Edmonton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).