Los Angeles from Reno, 16 – 18 Oct: £891 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £19 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 8.3 by 3,195 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 3h 44m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights from Reno to Los Angeles were $430 per person ($860 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night stay, on Frontier with 1 stop. The forecast is clear, with highs of 89–93°F and a 0% chance of rain. The best-value place to stay is Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $322 for the stay, breakfast included.
The total, before you go
£891 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £648 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £243 |
| The total, before you go | £891 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£19 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
£324 per person, return
£648 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 3h 44m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:03 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 12:47 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 3h 44m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | £643 | nonstop | 1h 40m |
| Frontier | £466 | 2 stops | 25h 29m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:39 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $430 per person round trip, this Frontier fare is $25 below the typical fare on this route ($455), or 5% less. That's $860 for two, all-in with taxes and fees, as we found it when we checked. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $430 to $853 per person, and this one sits at the bottom of that range. The forecast for Oct 16–18 is clear every day, with highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain, so it's beach weather in mid-October. Our rough budget for two comes to $1,702: $860 for flights, $322 for the best-value stay and $520 in spending money, which works out to $130 per person per day. It's a 388-mile hop for a long weekend of tacos, museums and the Pacific.
The kind of trip this is
This is a hot-weather city and beach weekend: mornings on the sand between Santa Monica and Venice, afternoons at a museum or a studio, evenings at a taco stand. It suits couples and friends who want to pack a lot into 2 nights and don't mind a quick pace, plus anyone happy to share a dorm to keep costs down. Families could fit in a Disneyland day, but the schedule would be tight.
Weather in Los Angeles, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 89–93°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 | 89 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best-value pick at $322 for the stay ($161 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 3,195 reviews and breakfast is included. Heads-up: the price is for 2 beds in a 4-bed mixed dorm, close to the sand in Venice Beach. The Westin Los Angeles Airport is the top-rated option at $441 for the stay ($221 a night). It scores 8.5, gets you a private room with 2 queen beds and is handy for your flights. Travelodge by Wyndham Culver City is the budget private room at $426 for the stay ($213 a night). It scores 7 and comes with a king bed. All three offer free cancellation. If you'd rather stay somewhere else, Santa Monica is good for the beach, the pier and walkable streets, and you can skip the car for a day or two.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£243 for 2 nights, two guests · £121 a night
See roomsThe Westin Los Angeles Airport
£332 for 2 nights, two guests · £167 a night
See roomsTravelodge by Wyndham Culver City
£321 for 2 nights, two guests · £161 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 the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center for art and views over the city
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a full day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Reno | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 44m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 388 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £648 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £243 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,283 |
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: Reno to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £324 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £252 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £343 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Reno.
- The Frontier flight has 1 stop and takes 3h 44m, leaving RNO at 9:03 AM and landing at LAX at 12:47 PM.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation. Only Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel includes breakfast.
- Besides LAX, the Los Angeles area is also served by Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees, as of when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $430 per person round trip on Frontier, $860 for two, with taxes and fees included. The outbound flight leaves Friday, Oct 16 at 9:03 AM, has 1 stop and lands at 12:47 PM.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Delta, operated by SkyWest, flies nonstop in 1h 40m, leaving at 10:34 AM and landing at 12:14 PM. It was $853 per person, or $1,706 for two.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Los Angeles is on the same time as Reno.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain. Pack for heat.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a beach day plus one or two big outings, like the Getty Center or Griffith Observatory. A Disneyland day would take up most of Saturday, Oct 17.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our rough budget is $1,702 for two: $860 for flights, $322 for Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel and $520 in spending money.
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