Los Angeles from Grand Rapids, 5 – 10 Nov: £773 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £42 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 8.3 by 3,196 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 11h 12m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A round trip from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles costs $300 per person ($600 for two) for Nov 5–10, 2026, which is 5 nights, on Frontier with 1 stop. Expect typical highs of 72–78°F. The best-value stay, Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, is $426 for all 5 nights.
The total, before you go
£773 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £452 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | £321 |
| The total, before you go | £773 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£42 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£226 per person, return
£452 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 12m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 4:11 PM – Fri, Nov 6, 12:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £226 | 1 stop | 11h 12m |
| United | £235 | 1 stop | 7h 25m |
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection | £239 | 1 stop | 7h 5m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 02:53 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $300 per person round trip, which is $56 below the typical fare on this route. That's 16% under the $356 we usually see in our checks. The fare is also marked Lowest in 30 days, and across 12 offers we found prices from $300 to $356. Flights for two come to $600. Early November is a good time to go: typical highs run 72–78°F with lows near 52°F, so you get warm days and cool evenings. Five nights gives you time for a Disneyland day, the Getty Center and a bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach without rushing. Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change at any time, so check the live fare before you plan around it.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-beach vacation with plenty of food and a theme park day if you want one. It suits a couple or two friends who like to mix things up: a morning at a museum, an afternoon on the sand, tacos for dinner. The pace is up to you. LA is spread out, so pick one or two neighborhoods a day and you'll have an easy, unhurried trip.
Weather in Los Angeles, 5 – 10 Nov
Typical highs 72–78°F, lows near 52°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 76 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 6 Nov | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 7 Nov | 72 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun 8 Nov | 75 °F | 52 °F | Mostly clear |
| Mon 9 Nov | 77 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 10 Nov | 78 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
We priced three places for two people for the 5-night stay. Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value at $426 total ($85 a night), rated 8.3 from 3,196 reviews, with breakfast included. Heads-up: that price gets you 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm with a shared washroom. Olyver Hotel in Koreatown is the top-rated pick at 8.5 from 1,883 reviews, $809 for a Queen Room ($162 a night). Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is the budget pick at $369 ($74 a night) for a double room with a private bathroom, rated 7.3 from 222 reviews. All three had free cancellation when we checked. Santa Monica works for a beach day or two without a car, and Downtown LA puts you close to the Arts District and Grand Central Market.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£321 for 5 nights, two guests · £64 a night
See roomsOlyver Hotel
£610 for 5 nights, two guests · £122 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£278 for 5 nights, two guests · £56 a night
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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
- Spend a full day at Disneyland, staying in Anaheim if you want to be close to the gates.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank for a look behind the scenes.
- Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for a view of the Hollywood sign.
- Give a slow afternoon to the Getty Center and its art collection.
- Ride a bike along the coast from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach.
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- 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 Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 11h 12m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,852 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
What 5 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £452 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £321 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | £980 |
| Total for two | £1,753 |
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: Grand Rapids to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £226 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £226 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £268 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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 3 hours behind Grand Rapids.
- The Frontier flight takes 11h 12m with 1 stop. It leaves GRR at 4:11 PM on Thursday, Nov 5 and lands at LAX at 12:23 AM on Friday, Nov 6.
- Besides Los Angeles International (LAX), the area is also served by Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
- All three hotels we priced had free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $300 per person round trip on Frontier, or $600 for two, with taxes and fees included as found when we checked. That's $56 below the typical fare on this route. United was $312 and Delta was $317 per person, both with 1 stop.
Is there a shorter flight?
Yes. United leaves at 8:40 AM and lands at 1:05 PM, taking 7h 25m for $312 per person. Delta leaves at 3:47 PM and lands at 7:52 PM, taking 7h 5m for $317 per person. The $300 Frontier flight takes 11h 12m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you just need your usual ID for the flight, and you'll pay in US dollars the whole time.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates run 72–78°F, with lows near 52°F. Expect a mix of overcast and clear days, so it's warm enough for the beach in the afternoon, and you'll want a layer at night.
Is 5 nights enough?
Yes, for a first look. Spend one day at Disneyland, one on the beaches from Santa Monica to Venice, and one on the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory. That still leaves time for food in Downtown LA and Boyle Heights.
What does the whole trip cost?
Our sample budget for two comes to $2,326: $600 in flights, $426 for Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel and $1,300 for spending over the 5 days. A private room raises the total, so pick the stay that fits.
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