Calgary to Los Angeles (YYC–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.
YYC–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: CI, DE, EK, FJ, KE, LA, QF, SK | 28 | 737, 738, B38M | 3h17-3h25 | – | CI, DE, EK, FJ, KE, LA, QF, SK | |
| AM Aeromexico | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Calgary
| Metric | YYC→LAX | YXC→LAX | YEG→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYC | – | 130 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | – | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 10h 54m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYC: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 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.
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.
YYC–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYC to LAX
Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYC to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYC to LAX is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cranbrook (YXC), Edmonton (YEG) and Kalispell (FCA).