Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles
Award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 5 airport pairs between Vancouver (YVR) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, LGB) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $69.16 on YVR–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $69.16 on YVR–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 25,000 points + $55.07 on YVR–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 7,500 pts + $69.16
- YVR–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $77.57
- YVR–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 15,000 pts + $69.16
- YVR–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $55.07
- YVR–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on YVR–LAX: 7,500 points + $69.16 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–ONT. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 15,000 points + $69.16, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $69.16).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points: 7,500 points + $69.16 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–LAX (seen on 327 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $69.16 | YVR–LAX | 327 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $54.56 | YVR–ONT | 14 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11,500 pts + $58.34 | YVR–LAX | 55 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $126.24 | YVR–SNA | 16 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $82.68 | YVR–LAX | 196 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $74.08 | YVR–LAX | 294 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 14,500 pts + $48.29 | YVR–LAX | 19 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $49.47 | YVR–LAX | 323 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $72.23 | YVR–LAX | 56 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $65.84 | YVR–LAX | 15 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,500 pts + $50.36 | YVR–LAX | 315 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $50.29 | YVR–LAX | 44 |
| GOL Smiles | 20,200 pts + taxes not reported | YVR–LAX | 39 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 31,300 pts + $149.44 | YVR–LAX | 41 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points: 50,000 points + $77.57 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–LAX (seen on 4 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $77.57 | YVR–LAX | 4 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points: 15,000 points + $69.16 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–LAX (seen on 62 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $69.16 | YVR–LAX | 62 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $54.56 | YVR–ONT | 14 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,638 pts + $126.24Mixed cabin | YVR–SNA | 16 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $154.53 | YVR–LAX | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $74.08 | YVR–LAX | 96 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 29,100 pts + $48.29 | YVR–LAX | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $49.47 | YVR–LAX | 323 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $72.59 | YVR–LAX | 5 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $82.71 | YVR–LAX | 5 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,000 pts + $74.54 | YVR–LAX | 23 |
| GOL Smiles | 43,900 pts + taxes not reported | YVR–LAX | 7 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 88,000 pts + $149.44 | YVR–LAX | 20 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 points + $55.07 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–LAX (seen on 327 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $55.07 | YVR–LAX | 327 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $54.76 | YVR–LAX | 324 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 44,000 pts + $56.18 | YVR–SNA | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $55.07 | YVR–LAX | 302 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $50.29 | YVR–LAX | 2 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Vancouver (YVR)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, LGB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), PD, United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,065–1,106 miles (1,714–1,780 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Vancouver (YVR) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,500 pts + $69.16Atmos · 327 dates | 50,000 pts + $77.57Atmos · 4 dates | 15,000 pts + $69.16Atmos · 62 dates | 25,000 pts + $55.07Atmos · 327 dates |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Burbank (BUR) | 12,500 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 14 dates | — | 25,000 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 13 dates | 35,000 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 14 dates |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Orange County (SNA) | 11,531 pts + $126.24Aeroplan · 16 dates | — | 21,500 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 26 dates | 35,000 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 27 dates |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Ontario (ONT) | 8,500 pts + $54.56AAdvantage · 14 dates | — | 18,500 pts + $54.56AAdvantage · 14 dates | 25,000 pts + $55.07AAdvantage · 14 dates |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Long Beach (LGB) | 13,000 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 3 dates | — | 47,000 pts + $55.07AAdvantage · 3 dates | 35,000 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 3 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 7,500 points + $69.16 on Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 327 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 points + $77.57 on Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 4 dates.
- Business Class: 15,000 points + $69.16 on Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 62 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 points + $55.07 on Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 327 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | YVR–ONT | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $60.67 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | YVR–LAX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $82.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | YVR–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $77.57 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YVR–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $69.16 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $55.07 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–LAX | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $55.07 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 48,000 pts + $50.36 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $50.29 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points + $69.16 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 80 dates (13 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $69.16 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 62 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 47,000 miles + taxes vary via Delta SkyMiles on YVR–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 305 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 5 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $60.67 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $77.57 (1 date)Atmos | 23,500 pts + $55.07 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,000 pts + $54.76 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $77.16 (3 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + $69.16 (1 date)Atmos | 25,000 pts + $55.07 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + $54.76 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles?
In business class, YVR–LAX with 15,000 points + $69.16 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, YVR–LAX with 7,500 points + $69.16 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Vancouver (YVR) and Los Angeles had award space?
YVR–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), YVR–BUR (economy, business class and first class), YVR–SNA (economy, business class and first class), YVR–ONT (economy, business class and first class) and YVR–LGB (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $69.16 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 327 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $69.16 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 22:25 UTC for a Dec 17, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 62 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 22:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 14 dates, business class 14 dates, first class 324 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 16 dates, business class 16 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 41 dates, business class 20 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 62 dates, first class 327 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 56 dates, business class 5 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 19 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 315 dates, first class 324 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 15 dates, business class 5 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $69.16 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $48.29 with TrueBlue (14,500 points + $48.29) to $149.44 with Club Premier (31,300 points + $149.44); in business class from $49.47 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $49.47) to $154.53 with Velocity (25,000 points + $154.53). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 7,500 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.