Los Angeles (LAX) to Toronto (YYZ)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,171
miles
3,494
kilometers
1,887
nautical miles

🕐 4h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,171 3,474
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,171 3,474
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,171 3,257
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,171 3,257
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,171 4,342
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,171 3,257
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?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Toronto earns you 4,342 base miles - that's 17% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to YYZ route connects Los Angeles, United States with Toronto, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 2,171 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 60° from Los Angeles. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 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 YYZ

Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) serves Toronto, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Lester B. Pearson International Airport is 2,171 miles (3,494 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to YYZ typically take around 4h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,171 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.