Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles (the location of Los Angeles International Airport).
With 64 weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LAX to YVR is with WestJet at 21:10.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your LAX to Vancouver flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver tickets are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will be where your journey ends.
These are some of the top airlines operating direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from LAX to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
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 driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver
The best price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver flight is R 446. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,657. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LAX to Vancouver.
May is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LAX to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your LAX to Vancouver flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from CXH in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your LAX to Vancouver flight:
Stay in control of the next part of your journey by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise will get you on the road.
About one week before your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver is a good time to secure your vehicle from YXX. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Travel to Vancouver in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
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 flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to Vancouver in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver, Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
