Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,082
miles
1,741
kilometers
940
nautical miles

🕐 2h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 N (348°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,082 1,731
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,082 1,731
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,082 1,623
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,082 1,623
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,082 2,164
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,082 1,623
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Los Angeles and Vancouver follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to YVR route connects Los Angeles, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,082 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 348° from Los Angeles.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1,082 miles (1,741 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to YVR typically take around 2h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,082 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.