Cheap Flights from Canada to Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a quick, competitive flight from Vancouver and a solid long-weekend option from Toronto and Montréal. Several Canadian and US airlines compete on the main routes, and fares are lowest in late winter and early autumn. Choose the right airport and plan your ground transport, and an LA trip costs much less than many travellers expect.

Quick answer

• Best gateways: Vancouver (busiest, with the most airlines), plus Toronto, Calgary and Montréal.
• Cheapest months: mid-January to early March and September to early November.
• Deal threshold: roughly $250–$350 return from Vancouver and $400–$500 from Toronto, taxes included.
• Airport choice: LAX has the most flights; Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County can be easier but usually need a connection.
• Biggest cost trap: rideshare surcharges and hotel parking.

Which Canadian airports fly to Los Angeles

Vancouver has the deepest LAX schedule, with Air Canada, WestJet, Flair and several US airlines competing year-round. From Toronto Pearson, Air Canada, Porter and American fly nonstop, and Air Canada also connects Montréal and Calgary with LAX.

Canadian airlines cut some US flying in 2026 as demand softened, so schedules can thin out in quieter months (verify before you fly). From Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Atlantic Canada, plan on one stop, often through Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or a US hub.

When to find the cheapest flights

Period	Price level	Notes
Late December–early January	High	Holiday peak
Mid-January–early March	Low	Mild weather, the best value window
March–April	Moderate to high	Spring break crowds
May–June	Moderate	Coastal clouds common in early summer
July–August	High	Peak tourism
September–early November	Low to moderate	Warm, sunny and quieter
US Thanksgiving week	High	Late November spike

Pro tip: Midweek departures to Southern California are often cheaper than Friday and Sunday flights. Use flexible-date calendars in our Google Flights and fare tools tutorial to spot the cheapest days.

What a good fare looks like

Hedged guidance for return economy, in CAD, including taxes. These reflect typical fare patterns, not live prices.

From	Deal threshold to watch for	Typical range
Vancouver	$250–$350	$350–$600
Calgary, Edmonton	$300–$400	$400–$650
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa	$400–$500	$500–$800
Winnipeg, Halifax (one stop)	$450–$600	$600–$900

Basic economy fares on several airlines exclude a full-size carry-on. Measure your bag with our carry-on checker before choosing the cheapest fare type.

Alternative LA-area airports

LAX is huge and often congested. Burbank (BUR) suits Hollywood and the Valley, Long Beach (LGB) suits the South Bay and Orange County, Orange County’s Santa Ana airport (SNA) suits Anaheim and the beaches, and Ontario (ONT) serves the Inland Empire. From Canada these usually involve a connection, but they can save an hour of ground travel on the LA end. San Diego is about two to three hours south by road or train if you want an open-jaw trip.

Flight-only vs package

Los Angeles is mostly a flight-only destination. Theme-park bundles for Anaheim can be worthwhile for families, especially when they include park tickets, but price the pieces separately before you buy.

Money-saving tips for Los Angeles

• Pick one base. LA is spread out, so stay where you’ll spend most of your time, whether that’s Santa Monica, Hollywood, downtown or Anaheim.
• Watch parking fees. Many hotels charge steep nightly parking; rent a car only for the days you need one.
• Use transit with a fare-capped card. LA’s rail and bus network uses a reloadable fare card with daily and weekly fare caps.
• Enjoy free sights. The Griffith Observatory grounds, the beaches and some major art museums have free general admission (parking or special exhibitions may cost extra).
• Pay in US dollars and decline currency conversion on card terminals.

Entry requirements in brief

Canadians need a valid passport or NEXUS card to fly to the US. Since late December 2025, US officers photograph non-citizens, including Canadians, on entry and exit. Stays of 30 days or longer carry a US registration requirement. US preclearance at major Canadian airports means you land at LAX as a domestic passenger.

Getting from the airport

• Airport express bus: runs from the terminals to Union Station downtown, and is among the cheapest direct options.
• Rail: a free shuttle connects the terminals with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where light rail lines link to the wider network. LAX’s long-delayed automated people mover had repeatedly missed opening targets, so check the airport website for whether it is running yet.
• Taxis and rideshare: pick-ups use the LAX-it lot, reached by a short shuttle ride from the terminals.
• Rental cars: shuttles run to off-airport rental lots; allow extra time.

Heads up: LA traffic can turn a 30-minute ride into 90 minutes at rush hour. Leave generous time for your return flight.

Bottom line

Los Angeles is an easy, good-value trip from Vancouver and a reasonable one from the rest of Canada when you fly in late winter or early autumn. Compare LAX with the smaller airports, use transit from the terminals, and budget for parking. To catch the next fare drop, sign up for free deal alerts.