Flying from Los Angeles to Victoria: what you need to know
Los Angeles is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Victoria leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Touch down at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the chief entry point to Victoria.
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Los Angeles.
To ensure you make it on your Los Angeles to Victoria flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Victoria
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Los Angeles to Victoria flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to Victoria is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag an incredible deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Victoria by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Los Angeles to Victoria flights.
Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Los Angeles to Victoria flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Victoria, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Victoria. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Victoria and beyond.
Booking your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
The centre of Victoria is around 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Once your flight from Los Angeles to Victoria has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 10 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Victoria
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Victoria, while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Victoria based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Los Angeles to Victoria ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Victoria around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just two of the top attractions to add to your Victoria travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Victoria, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to check off its leading attractions. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Surrey, about 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are key highlights.
