Vancouver to Los Angeles YVR → LAX
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest return found recently is C$415 (US$293) with Alaska Airlines, 20 Nov – 11 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$231 (US$163) with WestJet, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually C$286 (US$202) to C$363 (US$257).
Cheapest return found recently
C$415 (US$293)
20 Nov – 11 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 12:55 p.m. · Return leaves 4:52 p.m. · 10 h 52 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
C$280 (US$198)
10 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 · Air Canada
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 12:20 p.m. · Return leaves 12:30 p.m. · 5 h 58 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$415 (US$293) 20 Nov – 11 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
C$280 (US$198) 25 Nov – 30 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$194 (US$137) to C$301 (US$213).
At C$415 (US$293), the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 1 Nov to 10 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 21-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov – 5 Nov | C$364 (US$257) | WestJet | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Nov – 9 Nov | C$362 (US$256) | Alaska Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 11 Dec | C$301 (US$213) | Air Canada | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 11 Dec | C$371 (US$262) | WestJet | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | C$280 (US$198) | Air Canada | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | C$280 (US$198) | Air Canada | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$280 (US$198).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Canada, WestJet, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually C$183 (US$130) to C$215 (US$152).
Cheapest one-way found recently
C$231 (US$163)
26 Nov · WestJet
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 2:00 p.m. · 8 h 20 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
C$171 (US$121)
9 Nov · Air Canada
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · 3 h 1 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$231 (US$163) 26 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
C$171 (US$121) 9 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$129 (US$91) to C$580 (US$410).
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 9 Nov to 4 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov | C$171 (US$121) | Air Canada | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Nov | C$208 (US$147) | Flair Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Nov | C$253 (US$179) | Flair Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Nov | C$187 (US$132) | Flair Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | C$231 (US$163) | WestJet | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 May 2027 | C$173 (US$122) | United Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 May 2027 | C$190 (US$134) | Flair Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jun 2027 | C$209 (US$148) | Flair Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$171 (US$121).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Flair Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Vancouver to Los Angeles
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 20 Nov – 11 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Vancouver to Los Angeles?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$443 (US$313) | C$260 (US$184) | +80% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | C$338 (US$239) | C$246 (US$174) | +37% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | C$246 (US$174) | C$231 (US$163) | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 30–59 days | C$246 (US$174) | C$194 (US$137) | +0% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | C$392 (US$277) | C$324 (US$229) | +59% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | C$282 (US$199) | C$209 (US$148) | +14% | 25 |
| 180+ days | C$334 (US$236) | C$334 (US$236) | +36% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | C$183 (US$129) | C$171 (US$121) | +3% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | C$177 (US$125) | C$177 (US$125) | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 180+ days | C$209 (US$148) | C$173 (US$122) | +18% | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Vancouver → Ontario
56 km from Los Angeles
C$413 (US$292)
C$1 (US$1) less than flying to Los Angeles
1 Nov – 5 Nov · YVR → ONT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Victoria → Los Angeles
97 km from Vancouver
C$92 (US$65)
C$139 (US$98) less than flying from Vancouver
28 Oct · YYJ → LAX · 1 stop
found yesterday
Nanaimo → Los Angeles
61 km from Vancouver
C$321 (US$227)
C$91 (US$64) more than flying from Vancouver
29 Oct · ZNA → LAX · 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 20 Nov – 11 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-10-16, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work