Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Every week, there are 44 Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, pick the 07:00 WestJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:25 with United Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to YYC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Calgary (and perhaps some other great corners of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this popular airline.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering LAX to YYC flights is WestJet. Its services arrive without delay 66.28% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and YYC:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
Portland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
At the moment, P3,490 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P8,626. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to YYC, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to YYC.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near YYC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Calgary. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Calgary in February.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to YYC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.