Flights Vancouver → Los Angeles
YVR → LAX
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles?
The flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 2h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route between Vancouver and Los Angeles is served by a variety of aircraft, including Boeing 737 models (including the 737-400 and 737-900), Airbus A319, and Canadair Regional Jet 700. The destination airport in Los Angeles has been operational since 1926 and currently handles over 76 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Vancouver (YVR) → Los Angeles (LAX) route is operated by American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Vancouver the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes.
Heading to Los Angeles: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) heads south for about 1,741 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Vancouver the average ATFM delay is 3.0 min (atfm); arriving into Los Angeles it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 85% | -1 min | 0.5% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating YVR-LAX
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Frequently asked questions about YVR-LAX
The flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 2h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
