Los Angeles from Kansas City, 23 – 25 Oct: £932 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 8.3 by 3,192 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Highs 79–88°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 48m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Kansas City to Los Angeles is $470 per person round trip ($940 for two) on Frontier for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend, and the flight we found has 1 stop, not nonstop. The forecast shows highs of 75–84°F with little rain. The best-value stay, Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, is $275 for both nights.
The total, before you go
£932 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £709 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £198 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £25 |
| The total, before you go | £932 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£354 per person, return
£709 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 48m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 12:53 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 5:41 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £354 | 1 stop | 6h 48m |
| Frontier | £497 | 3 stops | 24h 56m |
| Frontier | £354 | 1 stop | 5h 46m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 01:11 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$470 per person round trip, or $940 for two, is $20 below the $490 median of our 13 earlier checks on this route. That's 4% under, so it's a modest dip. The low we saw was $274 on Oct 12, so this isn't the floor either. What you get is a late-October weekend in Los Angeles with highs of 75°F Friday, 79°F Saturday and 84°F Sunday, and rain chances of 5% or less. The outbound leaves Kansas City at 12:53 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at LAX at 5:41 PM local time, so you still get Friday evening in town. Add $275 for the best-value stay and our $520 spending estimate, and the weekend for two comes to $1,735. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city-and-beach weekend with plenty of food in it. You can do tacos and markets downtown, a beach ride on the coast and one big-ticket day like Disneyland or a studio tour. It suits a couple or two friends who don't mind a busy pace and choosing between neighborhoods. Two nights won't cover everything, so pick one side of town and stay put.
Weather in Los Angeles, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 79–88°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 79 °F | 65 °F | 16% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 88 °F | 70 °F | 4% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 88 °F | 69 °F | 5% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value at $275 for the stay ($138 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 3,201 reviews and includes breakfast. Heads-up: the price is for 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm with a shared washroom. Olyver Hotel in Koreatown is the top rated at 8.5 from 1,879 reviews. A Twin Room costs $613 for the stay ($307 a night), room only. Dunes Inn - Wilshire is the budget-tagged private-room pick at $415 ($208 a night). It's rated 8.2 from 1,633 reviews and comes with a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, room only. All three had free cancellation when we checked. If you want the beach, Santa Monica has the pier and walkable streets, and you can get by without a car for a day or two.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£198 for 2 nights, two guests · £99 a night
See roomsThe Eden
£840 for 2 nights, two guests · £421 a night
See roomsDunes Inn - Wilshire
£313 for 2 nights, two guests · £157 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
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier down to Venice Beach.
- Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for a view of the Hollywood sign.
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
- Spend a day at the Getty Center.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Give one full day to Disneyland in Anaheim.
Also worth it
- 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 Kansas City | Kansas City International (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 6h 48m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,354 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £709 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £198 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,299 |
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: Kansas City to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £354 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £207 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £362 |
| Price checks | 20 |
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. It's a domestic trip and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
- The Frontier flight we found takes 6h 48m with 1 stop and covers 1,354 miles.
- The area has three airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA). This flight lands at LAX.
- All three hotels listed had free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $470 per person round trip on Frontier, which is $940 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $20 below the $490 median of our earlier checks on this route. Fares move, so the live price may be different.
Is it a nonstop flight?
No. The flight has 1 stop. It leaves Kansas City International at 12:53 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at LAX at 5:41 PM local time, a 6h 48m trip.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a passport isn't required, and you'll be spending US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast has highs of 75°F Friday, 79°F Saturday and 84°F Sunday, with lows of 65–71°F. Friday and Saturday look clear and Sunday looks overcast. The chance of rain is 5% or less each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one neighborhood and one big day out, like Disneyland or the Getty Center. Plan for Friday evening, all of Saturday and part of Sunday.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $1,735 for two: $940 for flights, $275 for the best-value stay and $520 for spending money, or $130 per day per person.
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