To save on the cost of your flight from Vancouver to California, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 46% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 472 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 606.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to California. Flights to California from Vancouver in January are about C$ 413 on average during January, but can be found for as low as C$ 194.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver to California as you normally would.
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Flights depart daily from Vancouver’s leading airports for California, but it is Vancouver International that offers the largest number of options and non-stop airlines. It is the largest of the area’s three airports (the others are Vancouver Coal Harbour, a hub for sea planes from Kenmore Air and Harbour Air, and Vancouver Boundary Bay - about 20 minutes from Vancouver International Airport with FBO services for corporate and private aircraft and helicopter services).It is roughly 15km from the city’s central business district, which averages 30 to 45 depending on to traffic. The airport is accessible by taxis that may offer fixed rates or variable rates that run CAD $35, or more depending upon the choice between taxi, private sedan, or fixed rate vehicles. There is also a direct train link into the city, via the Canada Line train/subway, with stations conveniently located downtown at Yaletown-Roundhouse, Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront. Trains leave every 7 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off hours, and cost CAD $4 from the airport and CAD $9 heading into the airport.
Flight times are usually under three hours. Several leading carriers make trips from Vancouver to California, and the most common are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, WestJet, Air Canada, Continental Airlines, and United Airlines. There are thousands of flights of this kind each week to the 13 different airports within the vast state.
Since this is a three-hour trip, it does not include a stopover.
Canadian citizens do not need visas to enter the U.S. unless they intend to work, invest, immigrate or study. A valid passport is always required, and you will want to retain all essential travel documents whenever making your way through an airport, as this facilitates easier travel, boarding, and departures. Always carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as photo identification.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Air Canada, WestJet, and Flair Airlines flying from Vancouver to California have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Vancouver to California for under C$ 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Flair Airlines for just C$ 115, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 153.
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Vancouver to California under C$ 200. A good price for a direct flight from Vancouver to California is less than C$ 153.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Vancouver to California within the next 7 days for less than C$ 200.
The most popular route from Vancouver to California is Vancouver Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider Vancouver Intl - Palm Springs or Vancouver Intl - San Francisco.
Before booking your flight from Vancouver to California check out the most popular airlines for this route: Endeavor Airlines, American Airlines or Air Canada.
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver to California consider choosing Alaska Airlines (78%), Air Tahiti Nui (78%) or American Airlines (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
While on average a flight from Vancouver to California is generally C$ 505, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 116. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay C$ 165 for that flight.
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