YYZ → LAX

Cheap flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Compare Toronto to Los Angeles flights: round-trip and one-way fares from real searches, the cheapest day and month to fly, and how to save on the 3,494 km trip to the United States. Nonstop: Air Canada and Porter.

Quick answer

Toronto to Los Angeles (YYZ to LAX): Nonstop flights: Air Canada and Porter. Flying time is about 5h 15m for 3,494 km. January, February and September to November are usually cheaper. In our daily checks (27 days, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the lowest one-way fare we saw was $219, and on a typical day the cheapest fare was $244 to $265. January 2027 has been the cheapest travel month so far.

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Toronto → Los AngelesSeen in recent searches
YYZLos Angeles
Round trip, seen from
$468
One way, seen from
$244
Cheapest month
December
Flying time
~5h 15m
Nonstop
Yes
Distance
3,494 km
Next two months

Lowest fares from Toronto to Los Angeles

DEPARTURESYYZ → LAX · one way · CAD · cheapest first
Route facts

Toronto to Los Angeles at a glance

Nonstop flights
Air Canada and Porter
Flying time
About 5h 15m nonstop
Distance
3,494 km
Leaving from
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
Arriving at
LAX, plus Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Orange County (SNA)
Time difference
Los Angeles is about 3 hours behind Toronto (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
Cheapest time
January, February and September to November are usually cheaper.
Entry for Canadians
Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.

Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.

Price by month

Cheapest month to fly Toronto to Los Angeles

Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.

Our price history

Toronto to Los Angeles fares in our daily checks

We check the cheapest one-way fare from Toronto to Los Angeles every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:

Lowest fare we saw
$219 one way, on Oct 21, 2026 (for travel in January 2027)
Typical daily low
$244 to $265: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
Latest check
$244 on Nov 10, 2026
Cheapest travel month so far
January 2027 (median $255 over 23 days); priciest: June 2027 (median $390)
Airlines selling these fares
Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet, United Airlines, Air Canada
Stops on the cheapest fare
Usually nonstop (20 of 27 days)

From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.

How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.

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How to fly Toronto to Los Angeles for less

  • Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada and Porter. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
  • Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
  • Compare airports on both ends. Buffalo (BUF), across the border, is sometimes much cheaper for US trips, and Hamilton (YHM), about an hour away, has budget flights too.
  • Getting to the airport in Toronto: The UP Express train runs from Pearson to Union Station in about 25 minutes, usually far cheaper than a taxi.
  • Arriving in Los Angeles: 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.
  • Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.

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Questions

Toronto to Los Angeles flights: common questions

How much is a flight from Toronto to Los Angeles?

In recent searches, round trips from Toronto to Los Angeles started at $468 and one-way fares started at $244. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.

Is there a direct flight from Toronto to Los Angeles?

Yes. Nonstop flights between Toronto and Los Angeles: Air Canada and Porter. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight covers about 3,494 km and takes roughly 5h 15m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 7 to 9 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Toronto to Los Angeles?

Nonstop: Air Canada and Porter. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Los Angeles?

January, February and September to November are usually cheaper. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.

Which airports serve Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is served by LAX, plus Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Orange County (SNA). Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.

What do Canadians need to travel to Los Angeles?

Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.

What's the time difference between Toronto and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is about 3 hours behind Toronto (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).

How much have Toronto to Los Angeles fares varied in your price checks?

In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $244 and $265 and the lowest we saw was $219. January 2027 has been the cheapest travel month so far.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Los Angeles?

See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: January, February and September to November are usually cheaper.

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