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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 10:52
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 23:32.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 3h 02m, covering 2,800 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles range from $278 to $536, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 62% above the $388 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $283 return via Calgary (YYC), compared with $407 for direct.

Flair Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights are:

• Flair Airlines: 97% on time
• American Airlines: 94% on time
• United Airlines: 93% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$144 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 Flair Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 57% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Morning flights for 15%, 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 $293 to $1,640. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• Air Canada
• WestJet
• United Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $361 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $407, a difference of $46.

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

6 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Delta
• United Airlines
• Flair Airlines
• American Airlines
• WestJet

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 58m, compared to 6h 02m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 08m via San Francisco (SFO).

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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Flair Airlines: offers free seat selection
• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: 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:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Flair Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• WestJet: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.