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YVR — LAX
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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January

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C$ 334
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to California

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to California?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to California (average of C$ 312). Flying from Vancouver to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to CA?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from Vancouver to California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to California flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andWestJet from Vancouver to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,387 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,447 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Vancouver to California flights?

    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.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Vancouver to California?

    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.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from Vancouver to California?

    Since this is a three-hour trip, it does not include a stopover.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Vancouver to California?

    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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Flair Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 106. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Vancouver to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Vancouver to California?

    The most popular route from Vancouver to California is Vancouver Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Vancouver Intl - Los Angeles or Vancouver Intl - Ontario.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver to California consider choosing Sun Country Air (100%), Flair Airlines (96%) or SkyWest Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to California?

    While on average a flight from Vancouver to California is generally C$ 1,356, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 146. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 310 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to California (average of C$ 312). Flying from Vancouver to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Vancouver to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 111AverageC$ 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 138AverageC$ 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 156AverageC$ 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 156AverageC$ 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 169AverageC$ 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 175AverageC$ 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 257AverageC$ 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 270AverageC$ 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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JazzCheapestC$ 699AverageC$ 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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