Flying from Toronto to Los Angeles: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Los Angeles. Check out your options for jetting out of Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
When planning your arrival in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the chief entry points.
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Los Angeles flight is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Los Angeles is three hours behind Toronto and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
There are 48 services each week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and {"defaultCase":"Los Angeles International Airport","accusativeCase":"Los Angeles International Airport","nominativeCase":"Los Angeles International Airport","dativeCase":"Los Angeles International Airport"} (LAX). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Toronto to Los Angeles.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Toronto to Los Angeles flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Los Angeles
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Toronto to Los Angeles flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Los Angeles is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're after a direct flight from Toronto to Los Angeles, you can leave from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Get from YYZ to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in one continuous trip.
Top airlines that offer direct Toronto to Los Angeles plane tickets from YYZ include:
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 12 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Los Angeles, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 2 miles from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to Los Angeles? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
62.09% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 50 miles or so.
Make taking an early Toronto to Los Angeles flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your Toronto to Los Angeles flight.
LAX is situated at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is located around 18 miles from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Toronto to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Toronto to Los Angeles:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and be off and running.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from VNY in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
May is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Los Angeles, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Toronto to Los Angeles ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Los Angeles around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Los Angeles, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 110 miles south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.