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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 13:15
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 23:20.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Calgary to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Calgary to Los Angeles takes 3h 25m, covering 3,125 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Calgary to Los Angeles range from $336 to $598, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $459 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $464 return and stopover options via Salt Lake City (SLC) at $470.

WestJet is the only airline operating Calgary to Los Angeles flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Los Angeles flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $371 to $1,361. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

WestJet is the only airline on the Calgary to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Calgary to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $256, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Calgary to Los Angeles usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Calgary to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Calgary to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $415 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $480, a difference of $65.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only WestJet operates flights between Calgary and Los Angeles.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 20m, compared to 6h 41m via San Francisco (SFO) and 7h 05m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Calgary (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Calgary to Los Angeles flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you’re not willing to wait for the FlyAway shuttle to get to the city centre, find the white waiting zone outside your terminal’s arrivals area, where you can catch a taxi. On average a taxi ride costs $66 (about C$ 88), but some companies might offer a flat fee for the same trip, often around $46 (C$ 61). All taxis are metred, and the fare includes an initial charge of $2.85 (about C$ 3.80) and an LAX airport surcharge of $4 (about C$ 5.34).

Regardless of the terminal that your flight from Calgary to Los Angeles is arriving at, all car rental company desks are located in or next to the baggage claim area of each terminal.

The currency exchange offices at Los Angeles International Airport are on the arrivals level of Terminal 2, Terminal 5, Terminal 6 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Cash advance booths are only available at ICE Currency Exchange booths in Terminal 2, 3, 5, 7 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. There’s a limit of $300 (about C$ 400) for a cash advance. Please note that opening hours vary from terminal to terminal. In case the currency exchange office is closed when you arrive, you can withdraw cash from any of the ATMs in the arrivals area of each terminal.

All hotel shuttles are located on the lower level of the arrivals area of each terminal. Simply find the red sign that says Hotel Shuttles.