Los Angeles from Boise, 16 – 18 Oct: £961 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £185 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Hotel Koxie
- Highs 88–93°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 35h 32m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Los Angeles from Boise is $465 per person round trip ($929 for two), all-in when we checked, for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier (F9) with 1 stop, so it isn't nonstop. The forecast is clear, with highs of 88–93°F. The best-value hotel, Hotel Koxie, is $346 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£961 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £700 |
| Hotel Koxie, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £261 |
| The total, before you go | £961 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£185 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£351 per person, return
£700 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 35h 32m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 10:24 AM · back Sun, Oct 18, 9:57 PM – Mon, Oct 19, 1:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £351 | 1 stop | 35h 32m |
| Alaska | £468 | 1 stop | 17h 17m |
| Frontier | £386 | 1 stop | 33h 36m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 08:07 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $465 per person round trip, all-in when we checked, this fare is $246 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 35% gap across the 12 fares we looked at. For two, flights come to $929, and Hotel Koxie adds $346 for 2 nights. The forecast shows clear skies all weekend, with highs of 88–93°F and lows of 75–78°F, so it's beach weather in mid-October. It works as a quick dose of sun before fall sets in back home: a bike ride along the pier, tacos and a museum morning. One heads-up is the routing. The outbound leaves Boise Friday at 2:50 PM and lands at LAX Saturday at 10:24 AM, so you get one full day plus Sunday before an evening flight home. Prices move, so this one may not hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm city-and-beach long weekend with plenty of food. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun, tacos and one or two big sights without much planning. Because you land Saturday morning and fly out Sunday evening, the pace is fast. Pick a base, choose a beach or a museum, and keep the rest of the time for eating.
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 | 78 °F | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 88 °F | 76 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
All three picks are room only with free cancellation. The best value is Hotel Koxie in Koreatown, a 3-star hotel at $346 for the 2 nights ($173 a night) with a 7.7 review score from 744 reviews, for a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. The budget pick is The Olympic Suites LA, also in Koreatown, at $359 for the stay ($180 a night), scoring 7.7 from 151 reviews, for a Quadruple Room with Garden View. The top rated is Omni Los Angeles Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Downtown LA at $898 ($449 a night), scoring 8.9 from 1,314 reviews, for a Deluxe King Room. Downtown LA puts you near the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. Santa Monica is the area for the beach, the pier and walkable streets.
Hotel Koxie
£261 for 2 nights, two guests · £130 a night
See roomsOmni Los Angeles Hotel
£677 for 2 nights, two guests · £338 a night
See roomsThe Olympic Suites LA
£271 for 2 nights, two guests · £136 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
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market, then hit the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier down to Venice Beach.
- Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign.
- Spend a morning at the Getty Center.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Give a full day to Disneyland in Anaheim.
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 Boise | Boise Airport (BOI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 35h 32m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 670 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £701 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hotel Koxie) | £261 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,354 |
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: Boise to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £351 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £346 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
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).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Boise.
- The fare has 1 stop, with a listed travel time of 35h 32m. The return leaves Sunday at 9:57 PM and lands Monday at 1:55 PM.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation.
- The trip covers about 670 miles. Besides LAX, the LA area has Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $465 per person round trip on Frontier (F9), or $929 for two, with taxes and fees included. Other fares we saw on these dates went up to $711 per person. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
Is it nonstop?
No. The fare has 1 stop. You leave Boise Friday, Oct 16 at 2:50 PM and land at LAX Saturday, Oct 17 at 10:24 AM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 18 at 9:57 PM and arrives Monday, Oct 19 at 1:55 PM.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days. Highs run 88–93°F and lows 75–78°F, with a 0–1% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You arrive Saturday morning and fly out Sunday night, so plan on one full day and most of a second. Choose one area, like Santa Monica or Downtown LA, and skip Disneyland unless that's the whole point of the trip.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $1,796 for two: $930 for flights, $346 for Hotel Koxie and $520 for spending money, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and LA is 1 hour behind Boise.
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