Vancouver to Los Angeles (YVR–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QF | 7 | E75L | 3h15 | Oneworld | QF | |
| WS WestJet Also: CI, EK, KE, LA, QF | 7 | 73W | 3h | – | CI, EK, KE, LA, QF | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 3 | B38M | 2h55 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 3h | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→LAX | YYJ→LAX | BLI→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 175 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 27m | 3h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to LAX ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,741 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 152 return, totaling 327 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ), Bellingham (BLI) and Everett (PAE).