Los Angeles from Albuquerque, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,036 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, 2h 12m
- Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 8.3 by 3,195 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
The catch: Hold luggage, seat selection and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A round trip from Albuquerque to Los Angeles costs $517 per person ($1,034 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026. That's 2 nights, nonstop on American Eagle, operated by SkyWest Airlines. The forecast is clear, with highs of 88–93°F, and the best-value place to stay, Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, is $341 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,036 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £779 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £257 |
| The total, before you go | £1,036 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£390 per person, return
£779 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 2h 12m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:50 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 8:02 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £390 | nonstop | 2h 12m |
| Southwest | £390 | nonstop | 2h |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £390 | nonstop | 2h 13m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 23:35 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
It's $517 per person round trip, nonstop, with 2h 12m in the air. That's right at the typical price for this route. The median of our 8 earlier checks is also $517, so this is a fair fare, not a markdown, and those checks went as low as $429. The real reason to go this weekend is the forecast. It's clear all three days, with highs of 93°F, 91°F and 88°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain. That's beach weather in mid-October. Add the flights, two nights at the best-value pick and a $520 spending budget, and it comes to $1,895 for two. The 6:50 AM departure lands at 8:02 AM local time, so you get all of Friday. Prices were all-in (taxes and fees included) when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city long weekend with steady sun. It suits a couple or two friends who want to split their time between the sand at Venice and Santa Monica and a couple of big stops like Griffith Observatory or the Getty Center. With 2 nights, the pace is quick. Pick one side of town per day and skip trying to cover all of LA.
Weather in Los Angeles, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 88–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 93 °F | 75 °F | 0% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 91 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 88 °F | 76 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value at $341 for the stay ($171 a night). It scores 8.3 from 3,195 reviews and includes breakfast. Heads-up: that price gets you 2 beds in a 4-bed mixed dorm, so you'll share the room. The Westin Los Angeles Airport is the top-rated pick at 8.5 from 2,051 reviews. It's $441 for the stay ($221 a night) for a guest room with 2 queen beds, room only, and it's handy for the early arrival. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel in South Los Angeles is the budget pick at $249 ($125 a night) for a Deluxe Queen Room, with a score of 6.8 from 197 reviews. All three have free cancellation. If you'd rather walk than drive, Santa Monica gives you the beach, the pier and walkable streets without a car.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£257 for 2 nights, two guests · £129 a night
See roomsThe Westin Los Angeles Airport
£332 for 2 nights, two guests · £167 a night
See roomsForty First Place - Boutique Hostel
£188 for 2 nights, two guests · £94 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Los Angeles for these dates
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier down to Venice Beach.
- Hike up to Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign.
- Spend an afternoon at the Getty Center.
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Give a full day to Disneyland in Anaheim if theme parks are the point.
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center
- Eat at Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 12m nonstop |
| Distance | 663 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £779 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £257 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,428 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albuquerque to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £390 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £323 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £390 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
- The nonstop covers 663 miles in 2h 12m. Southwest also has a nonstop at 12:40 PM for the same $517.
- All three hotels listed have free cancellation. Only the Samesun includes breakfast.
- Fares and hotel prices were all-in (taxes and fees included) when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $517 per person round trip, or $1,034 for two, nonstop on American Eagle, operated by SkyWest Airlines. That matches the $517 median of our earlier checks on this route. The price was all-in when we checked.
What time does it leave?
It leaves Albuquerque at 6:50 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at LAX at 8:02 AM local time. If you'd rather sleep in, Southwest has a 12:40 PM nonstop that lands at 1:40 PM for the same $517.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip and you'll pay in US dollars. Just keep in mind that Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all weekend. Highs are 93°F on Friday, 91°F on Saturday and 88°F on Sunday, with lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one beach day and one city day. Try the Santa Monica to Venice bike ride and Griffith Observatory, or swap one of them for Disneyland. The early arrival at 8:02 AM gives you most of Friday too.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget is $1,895 for two: $1,034 in flights, $341 for the best-value hotel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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