Los Angeles from Sacramento, 23 – 25 Oct: £788 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 34m, leaving Friday at 7:38 PM
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 75–83°F, rain chance 8% or less
- Samesun Venice Beach: 8.3 from 3,194 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
The catch: The $376 fare is $22 above typical, the value stay is dorm beds, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if the two of you want a quick, sunny beach weekend and are fine with dorm beds; skip it if you need a private room at this total.
Worth it if dorm beds suit you: $1,044 for two, all in, which is the flights at $752 plus Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $260 and its $32 property fee, with taxes and fees included. The trip is Oct 23–25, 2026, for 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier in 1h 34m. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£788 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £568 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £196 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £24 |
| The total, before you go | £788 |
| 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
£284 per person, return
£568 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:38 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 9:12 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £284 | nonstop | 1h 34m |
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 22h 30m |
| Frontier | £383 | 1 stop | 18h |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 17:23 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $376 per person, the nonstop is $22 above the $354 median of 22 earlier checks on this route, so this isn't a low fare. What it gets you is the shortest flight that weekend: 1h 34m out of Sacramento on Friday, Oct 23, landing at LAX at 9:12 PM, with no time change to adjust to. The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 75°F Friday, 83°F Saturday and 81°F Sunday and lows of 64–68°F. That's good weather for biking the beach path and hiking up to the observatory. The rainy-season note covers January and February, not October. Two nights gives you one beach day and one city day, as long as you pick a side of town and stay put. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short city-and-beach weekend at an easy pace, with one part of town a day. Ride along the sand in the morning, spend the afternoon at a museum or market, and eat tacos at night. It suits couples and friends who pack light and like to keep moving. Families planning a Disneyland day will want more than 2 nights.
Weather in Los Angeles, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 75–83°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 75 °F | 64 °F | 8% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 83 °F | 68 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 81 °F | 68 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value and the stay counted in the total: $260 for the stay ($130 a night) plus a $32 property fee. It scores 8.3 from 3,194 reviews, and breakfast and free cancellation are 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 at 8.5 from 1,880 reviews, with a twin room at $613 for the stay plus $75 in fees at the property. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is the budget pick: a double room with a private bathroom for $211, rated 7.3 from 223 reviews, plus $27 in fees. Venice puts you near Santa Monica for the beach, the pier and walking without a car.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£196 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
See roomsOlyver Hotel
£463 for 2 nights, two guests · £232 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£159 for 2 nights, two guests · £80 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 to Venice Beach on Saturday morning
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center for an afternoon of art and hillside views
- Eat at Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim if you trade the beach day for it
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 | £568 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £196 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,157 |
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 | £284 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £71 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £267 |
| Price checks | 22 |
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 Sacramento.
- The outbound flight is 1h 34m and 361 miles, leaving SMF at 7:38 PM and landing at LAX at 9:12 PM.
- A checked bag isn't in the total and runs about $240 for two.
- All three stays list free cancellation, and Samesun includes breakfast.
- LA has three airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For some readers, yes. You get a 1h 34m nonstop and a clear forecast with highs of 75–83°F. But the fare is $22 per person above the $354 median, and the stay in the total is dorm beds.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,044 all in: the flights at $752 plus Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $260 and its $32 property fee. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money aren't included.
Can we get a private room instead?
Yes. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown has a double room with a private bathroom for $211 plus $27 in fees. Olyver Hotel has a twin room for $613 plus $75 in fees.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days: 75°F Friday, 83°F Saturday and 81°F Sunday, with lows of 64–68°F and rain chances of 8% or less.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one beach day and one city day. You land at 9:12 PM Friday, so Saturday and Sunday are your full days. A Disneyland day would take up one of them.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from SMF to LAX, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
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