Los Angeles essentials
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- LAX, plus Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Orange County (SNA)
- Cheapest time to fly
- January, February and September to November are usually cheaper.
- From the airport
- Compare the smaller airports, which can be cheaper and closer to where you're staying. The FlyAway bus is cheaper than a taxi from LAX.
- Time difference
- 3 hours behind Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Los Angeles from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada and Porter
- From Vancouver: Air Canada, Flair and United, plus seasonal WestJet and American Airlines flights
- From Calgary: WestJet
- From Edmonton: WestJet
- From Winnipeg: WestJet
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Los Angeles: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Los Angeles from Canada?
January, February and September to November are usually cheaper.
Which airport do you fly into for Los Angeles?
LAX, plus Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Orange County (SNA). Compare the smaller airports, which can be cheaper and closer to where you're staying. The FlyAway bus is cheaper than a taxi from LAX.
Do Canadians need a visa for the United States?
Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly.
Which Canadian cities fly to Los Angeles?
Viorvo tracks fares to Los Angeles from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.