Los Angeles from Sacramento, 16 – 18 Oct: £776 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 34m
- Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 8.3 by 3,195 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
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.
A round trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $354 per person ($708 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier. The forecast is clear all weekend, with highs of 89–93°F and a 0% chance of rain. The best-value stay, Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, is $322 for both nights.
The total, before you go
£776 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £534 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £243 |
| The total, before you go | £776 |
| 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
£267 per person, return
£534 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:38 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:12 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £267 | nonstop | 1h 34m |
| Frontier | £316 | 1 stop | 18h |
| Frontier | £316 | 1 stop | 23h 24m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 12:47 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $354 per person, this fare is $10 (3%) under $364, the median of our 9 earlier checks on this route. That makes it a fair price, not a steal. The Frontier flight is nonstop. It leaves Sacramento at 7:38 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at LAX at 9:12 PM, so you can work a full Friday and still get there the same night. The forecast for mid-October is summery, with clear skies all three days, highs of 89–93°F and lows of 75–77°F. That's real beach weather for Santa Monica and Venice. Our rough budget for two comes to $1,550: $708 for flights, $322 for the hotel and $520 for spending. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a hot-weather city-and-beach weekend. You can do mornings by the ocean, afternoons at a museum or studio and evenings at taco stands. It suits a couple or two friends who like to keep moving but don't need a packed schedule. With 2 nights, pick one big outing, like Disneyland or the Warner Bros. lot, and spend the other day by the water.
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 at $322 for both nights ($161 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 3,195 reviews and includes breakfast and free cancellation. Heads-up: that price is for 2 beds in a 4-bed mixed dorm. For a private room, Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX is the top-rated pick at 8.4, with a Deluxe King for $442 for the stay ($221 a night). Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is listed as the budget private-room pick: a Standard King Room for $381 ($191 a night), rated 7.8. Both airport hotels are room only with free cancellation. If you'd rather stay close to the sand, Santa Monica is good for the beach, the pier and walkable streets without a car.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£243 for 2 nights, two guests · £121 a night
See roomsSonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
£333 for 2 nights, two guests · £167 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
£287 for 2 nights, two guests · £144 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 while the forecast stays clear
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign
- Visit the Getty Center for art, gardens and city views
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights
Also worth it
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- 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 Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 1h 34m nonstop |
| Distance | 361 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £534 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £243 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,168 |
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: Sacramento to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £267 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £113 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £274 |
| 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 LA is on the same time as Sacramento.
- The flight is 361 miles and takes 1h 34m, nonstop from Sacramento International (SMF) to Los Angeles International (LAX).
- The fare we found is $708 for two adults. Return flight times weren't in our check, so confirm them on the airline's site.
- All three hotels we priced offer free cancellation. Only the Samesun includes breakfast.
- LA also has Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA) if you want to compare other routes.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$354 per person round trip, or $708 for two, nonstop on Frontier. That's all-in, with taxes and fees, as we found it. Prices change, so check the live fare before you book.
When does it leave and how long is it?
It leaves Sacramento at 7:38 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at LAX at 9:12 PM. That's 1h 34m in the air for 361 miles.
What is the weather like?
It's warm and dry. The forecast shows clear skies all three days, with highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Sacramento.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one big day out, like Disneyland or the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, plus a beach day. Since you land at 9:12 PM Friday, you'll have Saturday and Sunday to explore.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our rough budget is $1,550 for two: $708 for flights, $322 for the Samesun stay and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
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