Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
3 hours 19 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Calgary and operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport start from 06:25 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is the 19:25 service with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 44 services every week between YYC and LAX.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Visiting Los Angeles (and seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
To see whether you need a visa to enter United States, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from YYC to LAX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is AED 332. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 479. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from YYC to LAX.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Traveling from central Calgary to Calgary International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near YYC. Whether you have an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Book a hotel near LAX if you're catching a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flight tickets from YYC to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flights from YYC to LAX, you'll need to find a hotel in Los Angeles. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-have experiences during your Los Angeles visit.
There's more than one way to get to and from Los Angeles. Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is another great choice. Consider your flight options with this international airport.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Los Angeles International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Los Angeles.