Vancouver to Los Angeles (YVR–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–LAX is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV, EK, NZ, SQ | 35 | 223, 7M8, B38M, BCS3 | 2h59-3h02 | Star Alliance | AV, EK, NZ, SQ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 28 | 7M8, B38M | 2h59-3h | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QF | 7 | A21N | 3h09 | Oneworld | AS, QF | |
| WS WestJet Also: CI, EK, KE, LA, QF | 7 | 73H | 3h | – | CI, EK, KE, LA, QF | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 3 | B38M | 2h55 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→LAX | YYJ→LAX | BLI→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 179 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 10m | 2h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
YVR–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to LAX
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, WestJet, Flair Airlines, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines and Porter Airlines. With 179 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to LAX is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,741 km). There are approximately 179 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 340 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ), Bellingham (BLI) and Everett (PAE).