Los Angeles from Sacramento, 5 – 9 Nov: £412 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 3h 18m
- £196 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.8; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
When we checked, a nonstop round trip on Frontier (F9) from Sacramento to Los Angeles cost $94 per person for Nov 5–9, 2026, which is 4 nights. Expect typical highs of 72–77°F and lows near 52°F. The best-value hotel is $360 for the whole stay, or $90 a night.
The total, before you go
£412 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £141 |
| Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £271 |
| The total, before you go | £412 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£196 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
£71 per person, return
£141 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 18m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 7:36 PM – Thu, Nov 5, 9:12 PM · back Mon, Nov 9, 3:52 PM – Mon, Nov 9, 5:34 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £71 | nonstop | 3h 18m |
| Alaska | £171 | 1 stop | 7h 51m |
| Frontier | £113 | 1 stop | 21h 3m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 21:05 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$94 per person round trip, nonstop, when this route usually runs $354. That's $260 below the typical fare on this route, or 73% less, and the fare has the Lowest in 30 days badge. We saw 12 offers, ranging from $94 to $285. For two, the flights come to $187 all-in. Early November is mild in LA, with typical highs of 72–77°F and lows near 52°F. That's warm enough for the bike path from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach and cool enough for the hike up to Griffith Observatory. You fly out Thursday evening and come back Monday afternoon, so it's a long weekend with room for tacos, a museum and maybe a Disneyland day. Prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-beach getaway with a food streak running through it. It suits couples or a pair of friends who want a mix of museums, beach time and good cheap eats over a long weekend. The pace is easy: one big thing a day, like the Getty, a studio tour or Disneyland. Fill the rest with tacos, a sunset walk and an early night.
Weather in Los Angeles, 5 – 9 Nov
Typical highs 72–77°F, lows near 52°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 76 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 6 Nov | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 7 Nov | 72 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun 8 Nov | 75 °F | 52 °F | Mostly clear |
| Mon 9 Nov | 77 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel is the best-value pick: $360 for the 4 nights, or $90 a night, for a Standard King Room. It scores 7.8 from 2,158 reviews and is listed in South Los Angeles. citizenM Los Angeles Downtown is the top-rated option at 8.7 from 3,396 reviews, with a King Room at $712 for the stay, or $178 a night. It puts you in Downtown LA, close to the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. The Olympic Suites LA in Koreatown is the budget-room option: an Economy Triple Room with a shared bathroom for $558, or $140 a night, scoring 7.7 from 151 reviews. All three are room only with free cancellation. If you'd rather walk to the beach, Santa Monica works without a car for a day or two.
Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
£271 for 4 nights, two guests · £68 a night
See roomscitizenM Los Angeles Downtown
£537 for 4 nights, two guests · £134 a night
See roomsThe Olympic Suites LA
£421 for 4 nights, two guests · £106 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 the view of the Hollywood sign.
- Spend an unhurried morning at the Getty Center.
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Give one full day to Disneyland in Anaheim.
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- 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 Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 18m nonstop |
| Distance | 361 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £142 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel) | £271 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £1,197 |
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 | £71 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £71 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £267 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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, priced in US dollars, with no time difference from Sacramento.
- The route is 361 miles from Sacramento International (SMF) to Los Angeles International (LAX).
- Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA) also serve the area if fares shift.
- All three hotels are room only, so meals aren't included, and all three offer free cancellation.
- A rough budget for two over 4 days: $188 flights, $360 hotel, $1,040 spending, $1,588 total.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $94 per person round trip, or $187 for two, nonstop on Frontier (F9). The price includes taxes and fees but can change at any time.
What are the flight times?
You leave SMF on Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:36 PM and land at LAX at 9:12 PM. The return leaves Monday, Nov 9 at 3:52 PM and lands at 5:34 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight within California, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 72–77°F with lows near 52°F. Normals for these dates point to some overcast days, with clear skies on Saturday, Nov 7. Pack layers for the evenings.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. That's room for a beach day in Santa Monica, a museum, a food crawl and one big outing like Disneyland or the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
How much should we budget overall?
Our rough estimate for two over 4 days is $1,588: $188 for flights, $360 at Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel and $1,040 for spending, which is $130 per person per day.
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