Denver from Los Angeles, 16 – 18 Oct: £723 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 33m
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North, rated 8.4 by 67 guests
- Free cancellation at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North
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.
When we checked, Denver from Los Angeles was $327 per person round trip ($654 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier. The forecast shows highs of 64–75°F and little rain. Our best-value hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North, is $305 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£723 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £493 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £230 |
| The total, before you go | £723 |
| 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); 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
£246 per person, return
£493 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 33m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 2:28 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 6:01 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £246 | nonstop | 2h 33m |
| Frontier | £265 | 1 stop | 12h 22m |
| Frontier | £259 | nonstop | 2h 25m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 01:14 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $327 per person, this fare is $8 below the $335 median of 12 earlier checks on this route. That's 2% under, so think of it as a fair price, not a steal. The lowest of those checks was $260. The schedule is what makes it work: a Frontier nonstop leaves LAX at 2:28 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands in Denver at 6:01 PM, after 2h 33m in the air. Even with the 1-hour time change, you're in town for dinner. The mid-October forecast looks good: clear on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday reaching 75°F and a 0% chance of rain. Sunday turns overcast at 69°F. For two people, the flights, the best-value hotel and $520 of spending money come to $1,479 all-in. That buys a weekend of city food plus a day in the foothills.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-mountains long weekend: breweries and food halls in RiNo, art downtown and foothills close enough for a morning hike. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk a lot and eat well, at an easy pace. With two nights, you'll want to pick one day trip, either Boulder or Golden, and spend the rest of the time in town.
Weather in Denver, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 64–75°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 64 °F | 43 °F | 8% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 75 °F | 51 °F | 0% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 69 °F | 55 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Denver
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North is the best value: $305 for both nights ($153 a night) for a King Room with breakfast and free cancellation. It scores 8.4 from 67 reviews. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, in Central Park, is the budget pick at $310 ($155 a night). It's a four-star hotel with an 8.5 from 714 reviews and free cancellation, but it's room only. Hyatt House Denver Downtown is the top rated of the three, with 8.6 from 656 reviews. It costs $430 for the stay ($215 a night) for a King Den with Sofa Bed and breakfast, but there's no free cancellation. If you'd rather walk to dinner, LoDo / Union Station puts you near the breweries and the train from the airport. RiNo (River North) is the area for street art and food halls.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North
£230 for 2 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsHyatt House Denver Downtown
£324 for 2 nights, two guests · £162 a night
See roomsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
£234 for 2 nights, two guests · £117 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Denver for these dates
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Where in Denver
- LoDo / Union Station: Historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport.
- RiNo (River North): Street art, food halls and the newest hotels.
- Capitol Hill / Cherry Creek: Museums, boutiques and a quieter residential feel.
- Boulder: College town at the foot of the Flatirons, forty minutes away.
- Golden: Small mountain-gateway town near Red Rocks.
What to do in Denver
- Tour the breweries of RiNo and LoDo on Friday night after the 6:01 PM landing.
- Hike the Flatirons above Boulder on Saturday, the clear day with a forecast high of 75°F.
- Visit the Denver Art Museum and Larimer Square on Sunday, when the forecast turns overcast.
- Ride the Georgetown Loop or Pikes Peak cog railway if you'd rather sit and watch the mountains.
- Look up Red Rocks Amphitheatre, near Golden; its listed concert season runs June through September.
Also worth it
- Catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Flight time | 2h 33m nonstop |
| Distance | 830 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Denver costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £493 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North) | £230 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,115 |
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: Los Angeles to Denver
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £246 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £196 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £253 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Denver.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, 830 miles from LAX to DEN.
- Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles, and the outbound nonstop takes 2h 33m.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Tech Center North and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver offer free cancellation. Hyatt House Denver Downtown doesn't.
- Heads-up: our data lists Red Rocks concert season and Trail Ridge Road as June through September, so check both before planning around them.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $327 per person round trip, or $654 for two, nonstop on Frontier and all-in when we checked. The outbound leaves LAX at 2:28 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at DEN at 6:01 PM. An earlier nonstop at 6:05 AM was $343 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. Denver is a domestic trip, so you'll pay in US dollars, and the only adjustment is setting your watch 1 hour ahead.
What is the weather like?
Friday is clear with a high of 64°F and a low of 43°F. Saturday is clear with a high of 75°F and a 0% chance of rain. Sunday is overcast with a high of 69°F and a low of 55°F. Pack a warm layer for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a Friday night in town, one full day out and an easy Sunday. Boulder is forty minutes away, so a Saturday hike on the Flatirons fits without rushing.
How do I get from the airport?
A train runs from the airport to Union Station in LoDo, which is handy if you stay near downtown or plan to start at the breweries.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We found $1,479 for two: $654 for flights, $305 for the best-value hotel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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