Calgary to Los Angeles (YYC–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYC–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: AM, CI, DL, EK, KE, LA, QF, SK | 28 | 737, 738, 73W | 3h23-3h25 | – | AM, CI, DL, EK, KE, LA, QF, SK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Calgary
| Metric | YYC→LAX | YXC→LAX | YEG→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYC | – | 130 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 1 | 20 |
| Flight time | 3h 23m | 10h 54m | 3h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
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. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYC to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYC to LAX ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 185 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cranbrook (YXC), Edmonton (YEG) and Kalispell (FCA).