Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48.59. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX): Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Flair Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,082 miles (1,741 km) apart. Air Canada and United Airlines are in Star Alliance, American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seattle, Portland and Sacramento and more.
How many miles YVR to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $48.59–68.59 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $68.59–88.59 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $48.59–68.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 10,000 | $71.99–91.99 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 12,000 | $48.59–108.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $73.59–93.59 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn WestJet | 12,500 | $48.59–108.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $48.59–68.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $48.59–68.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $68.59–468.59 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $71.99–91.99 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $71.99–91.99 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YVR to LAX
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Flair AirlinesNot in an alliance
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YVR to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines, WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines, WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
YVR to LAX with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+2 - Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Air Canada, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more+2
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Air Canada and WestJet, then United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Air Canada and WestJet, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more+3
- Via San Diego (SAN)Air Canada, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Phoenix (PHX)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more
+2 - Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Edmonton (YEG)WestJet the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+2
YVR to LAX: common questions
How many miles does YVR to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48.59. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to LAX?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Flair Airlines, United Airlines (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Vancouver from Los Angeles by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,082 miles (1,741 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR to LAX award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Vancouver and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), Sacramento (SMF), San Francisco (SFO) and Palm Springs (PSP). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Seattle.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.