Los Angeles from Seattle, 16 – 18 Oct: £820 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 46m, leaving Seattle Friday at 8:00 PM
- Hotel Koxie, 7.7 from 744 reviews, free cancellation, $346 for the stay
- Clear skies forecast every day, highs 89–93°F
The catch: The fare is $371 per person against a typical $339, and a checked bag (about $240 for two) and any resort fee aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a quick, hot city-and-beach weekend with carry-ons only; skip it if you'd rather wait for a fare nearer $339.
Worth it if you can take the heat and travel light: $1,088 for two, the flights at $742 plus Hotel Koxie at $346, taxes and fees included. That covers Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier from Seattle, leaving Friday at 8:00 PM. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£820 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £559 |
| Hotel Koxie, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £261 |
| The total, before you go | £820 |
| 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
£280 per person, return
£559 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £280 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| Alaska | £377 | nonstop | 5h 49m |
| Alaska | £377 | nonstop | 5h 54m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 02:56 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Numbers first: $1,088 for two covers the nonstop flights at $742 and 2 nights at Hotel Koxie at $346, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. The fare is $371 per person, above the $339 typical from our earlier checks on this route, so this isn't a markdown; what you get is a short, simple flight. Frontier gets you there in 2h 46m on Friday night, landing at 10:46 PM, so Saturday is a full day. The forecast is clear, with highs of 89–93°F and lows of 75°F to 77°F, which means beach weather in October and hot afternoons inland. There's no passport, no time change and US dollars all the way. Plan on spending money beyond the total; our budget sets aside $520 for two, or $130 per person a day.
The kind of trip this is
A fast city-and-beach long weekend for the two of you: tacos, a museum or a studio tour, and a late afternoon by the ocean while it's still hot. The pace is full but flexible, since you land Friday night and have Saturday and Sunday to pick a side of town. It suits couples or friends who like food and sightseeing more than lounging, and who don't mind a car or rideshare.
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 | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 89 °F | 76 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
We picked three, all with free cancellation and room only. Hotel Koxie is the best value at $346 for the 2 nights, or $173 a night, with a 7.7 score from 744 reviews; it sits in Koreatown, handy for Downtown LA, where you'll find the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. The Westin Los Angeles Airport is the top rated at $441 for the stay, or $221 a night, scoring 8.5 from 2,051 reviews. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is our budget pick near the airport at $381, or $191 a night, with a 7.8 from 3,945 reviews. If you want beach days, Santa Monica gives you the pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
Hotel Koxie
£261 for 2 nights, two guests · £130 a night
See roomsThe Westin Los Angeles Airport
£332 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
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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
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim if you'd trade the city for rides
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 46m nonstop |
| Distance | 960 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £559 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hotel Koxie) | £261 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,212 |
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: Seattle to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £280 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £164 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £256 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Seattle.
- The flight is nonstop SEA to LAX, 960 miles in 2h 46m, departing 8:00 PM and landing 10:46 PM.
- The total doesn't include checked bags, about $240 for two, or any resort fee.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you pack light and like heat. You get a 2h 46m nonstop, a hotel with free cancellation and a clear forecast. The fare, $371 per person, is above the $339 typical from our earlier checks, so this is about convenience rather than a markdown.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,088 for two, all in: $742 for the Frontier flights and $346 for 2 nights at Hotel Koxie, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $240 for two, plus any resort fee and spending money are extra; our budget with spending comes to $1,608.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all weekend: a high of 93°F on Friday, 91°F on Saturday and 89°F on Sunday, with lows of 75°F to 77°F and almost no rain chance.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars, and Los Angeles runs on the same time as Seattle.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one side of town, yes. You land at 10:46 PM Friday, so Saturday and Sunday are yours: pick Santa Monica and Venice, or Downtown LA's food plus the Getty Center.
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