Flying from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 7 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 44 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with United at 19:25. Go for the first LAX to YYC departure with WestJet at 07:00 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to YYC, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport (YYC) out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
United is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport jetting out of LAX.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Los Angeles to YYC with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LAX and YYC include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
LAX is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Get on your direct flight from Los Angeles to YYC with WestJet. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of VNY.
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to YYC:
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Calgary. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport, 50 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from 136 €. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to YYC if you book 10 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if the price has dropped. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to YYC every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Calgary. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Calgary. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Los Angeles to YYC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
Visit in December if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport.
More about Calgary
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Calgary:
One of the best ways to experience Calgary is to visit its most popular attractions. Highlights include Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Complete your Calgary trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Los Angeles to Calgary International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Calgary. Explore the deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.