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Cheapest round-trip
$130
Typical prices: $137-$262
WestJet
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YVR - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$135
Typical prices: $133-$265
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Mon 9/14Wed 9/16
YVR - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $215 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles (YVR-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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3:45 pm - 8:03 pm-
5h 18m
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12:20 pm - 10:00 pm-
8h 40m
$130WestJet
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:00 am - 4:00 pm-
10h 00m
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7:30 am - 7:10 pm-
11h 40m
$130WestJet
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
Air Canada Logo
8:20 am - 11:27 am-
3h 07mnonstop
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6:45 am - 9:42 am-
2h 57mnonstop
$135Air Canada
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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8:20 am - 11:27 am-
3h 07mnonstop
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6:45 am - 9:42 am-
2h 57mnonstop
$136Air Canada
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm-
3h 00mnonstop
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7:30 am - 1:40 pm-
6h 10m
$139Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:00 am - 12:25 pm-
6h 25m
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6:45 am - 9:42 am-
2h 57mnonstop
$140Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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3:08 pm - 6:08 pm-
3h 00mnonstop
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8:19 am - 1:30 pm-
4h 11mnonstop
$146United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
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3:08 pm - 6:08 pm-
3h 00mnonstop
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8:19 am - 1:30 pm-
4h 11mnonstop
$147United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 5:03 pm-
3h 18mnonstop
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9:42 am - 1:00 pm-
3h 18mnonstop
$147American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:37 pm - 4:55 pm-
3h 18mnonstop
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6:49 pm - 1:15 pm-
17h 26m
$156American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between $163 and $347 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $130 on WestJet (Sep 17-Sep 24).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Vancouver, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $278 and $276 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $255 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low season

July

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$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Vancouver to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with WestJet-Jun 2026
I think it is important to compare the baggage fees and the rules between paying online and at the airport. It is important to ask if there are different fees for luggage fees weighing less than 50 lbs other than 50 lbs.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Jun 2025
Vancouver - allow for enough time to get through the process. Numerous restaurants at Vancouver airport, very good waiting areas and space. Reasonably efficient international customs processing.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2024
If your going to Dominican, you need to apply for a e eticket which takes about 10 mins

FAQs for booking Vancouver to Los Angeles flights

  • If I need ground transportation to a destination outside of the Los Angeles area, are there options from the airport?

    There are several bus routes that offer service to destinations that surround the greater Los Angeles area. All of these busses will pick up passengers on the lower arrivals level of each terminal. There will be a green sign that reads “Buses and Long Distance Vans” marking the area. Some of the destinations include Bakersfield, Palmdale and Lancaster, Santa Barbara, and Ventura and Oxnard.

  • Are there shared ride options available at Los Angeles Airport?

    There are two companies that offer shared ride services from Los Angeles Airport. Both Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle operate at Los Angeles Airport and service all counties in Southern California. Both of these shuttles board passengers at the designated “Shared Ride Vans” area outside of each terminal.

  • Is there anybody that can help me if I am lost or have a question at Los Angeles Airport?

    Los Angles Airport is staffed with volunteers in all terminal buildings of the airport. These volunteers are available to assist passengers with any questions they may have and are easy to spot in their bright red volunteer jackets. Volunteers are stationed at information booths that are located on the arrivals level of each terminal and are available form 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends.

  • Are there pet relief stations at Los Angeles Airport?

    Pet owners taking their furry friends on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles will be happy to know that the Los Angeles Airport has a total of eight pet relief stations located throughout the terminal buildings. Three of these stations are located outside of the terminal buildings near the arrivals level, next to the traffic lanes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles was $109 for a one-way ticket and $130 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and Los Angeles?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Los Angeles flight route: Air Canada, American Airlines, WestJet, Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $306 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $225 or less round-trip.
  • No hotel is closer to Los Angeles Airport than the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport. This hotel is the perfect stop for business travelers looking for a room that is close to the airport, has a ton of amenities and gives easy access to the entire Los Angeles area.
  • A great way to get to Vancouver Airport is via the Canada Line, the light rail system that takes passengers from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver Airport in just 30 minutes.
  • If you have a bit of time on your hands before your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles, check out the Vancouver Airport’s Public Observation Area when you can see this dynamic airport in action. This area offers dynamic displays, videos and even telescopes to keep everyone entertained before their flight.
  • One of the great innovations at Vancouver Airport is their Food on the Fly option. Many of the food stands and restaurants in the airport have created a wide selection of foods that are packaged especially to take on board your flight.
  • With a great deal of time to spend between arriving at the airport and departing on your flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles, spend it in comfort and style at the Plaza Premium Lounge located on level 3 of the International Terminal between gates 52 and 53.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

Air Canada,American Airlines,Flair Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,Flair Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada,American Airlines,Flair Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

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Los Angeles Los Angeles to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,American Airlines,Flair Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,Flair Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada,American Airlines,Flair Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada,American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines, +2 more

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