Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver is 3 hours.
Vancouver and Los Angeles (where Los Angeles International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route, with 59 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from LAX to YVR is with WestJet at 21:10. Choose the first departure with Air Canada at 06:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LAX to Vancouver flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a direct Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver ticket. Start your journey at LAX and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver are operated by a variety of airlines. Get on board with any of these:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from LAX to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
LAX is about 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land on schedule 80% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver
41 € is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return plane ticket starts from 118 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from LAX to Vancouver, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver ticket.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your flight from LAX to Vancouver can help you secure the lowest rate.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH). After your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 10 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your LAX to Vancouver flight:
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from CXH ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during peak travel times.
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
Hop off your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver and head straight for your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Vancouver is around 72 kilometres from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Settle in at one of these options after your LAX to Vancouver flight:
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from YXX around one week before your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver. July is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to Vancouver in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Downtown Vancouver are top attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its top attractions. From Okanagan Lake to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of Canada, consider Kamloops, about 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.