Los Angeles from Tucson, 16 – 18 Oct: £920 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop in 1h 53m, leaving Tucson at 7:00 AM Friday
- $448 per person, $208 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast all three days, highs 89–93°F, 0% rain chance
The catch: The $1,220 total buys 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a hot, sunny beach weekend and don't mind a shared dorm; skip it if you need a private room at that price.
Worth it if you're fine sleeping in a shared dorm: $1,220 for two covers nonstop flights at $896 plus 2 dorm beds at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $324, taxes and fees included. It runs Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 2 nights, on American (operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle), nonstop in 1h 53m. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£920 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £675 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £244 |
| The total, before you go | £920 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£157 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 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
£338 per person, return
£675 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 53m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 8:53 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £338 | nonstop | 1h 53m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | £338 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £338 | nonstop | 1h 43m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:33 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $448 per person, $208 below the typical fare on this route, which is $656 per person based on 8 earlier checks. For two, the flights come to $896, and with the Venice Beach dorm beds at $324 the whole trip is $1,220 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra. The weather backs it up: the forecast is clear for all three days, with highs of 93°F, 91°F and 89°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% rain chance. That's real beach weather in mid-October. The 7:00 AM departure lands at 8:53 AM, so you get most of Friday in LA instead of losing it to travel. For a short getaway from Tucson, that's a lot of weekend for the price.
The kind of trip this is
A fast beach-and-city weekend that suits two friends, or a couple on a budget who don't need privacy. Days go to the boardwalk, the bike path and the taco stands, and evenings stay warm, with lows of 75–77°F. The pace is full: two nights and a lot of ground, so pick one side of town and stick to it.
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 $324 for the stay ($162 a night), scored 8.3 from 3,195 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. The room is 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm, so it's for easygoing travelers. For a private room, The Westin Los Angeles Airport is top rated at 8.5 from 2,051 reviews: $441 for the stay ($221 a night), 2 queens, room only. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG costs $381 ($191 a night) and scores 7.8 from 3,946 reviews, with a standard king, room only. All three offer free cancellation. Picking either airport hotel raises the trip total above $1,220. Santa Monica is the area for the beach, the pier and walkable streets without a car.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
£244 for 2 nights, two guests · £122 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
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 to Venice Beach
- 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
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Tucson | Tucson International (TUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 1h 53m nonstop |
| Distance | 439 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £675 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £244 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,312 |
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: Tucson to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £338 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £320 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £494 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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 Tucson and Los Angeles have no time difference on these dates.
- The flight covers 439 miles in 1h 53m nonstop, Tucson International (TUS) to Los Angeles International (LAX).
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change; a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included.
- All three hotels list free cancellation; only Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel includes breakfast.
- Expect heat: forecast highs are 93°F Friday, 91°F Saturday and 89°F Sunday.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes if a shared dorm works for you. The nonstop fare is $448 per person, $208 below the typical fare on this route, and the forecast is clear. If you want a private room, the airport hotels cost $381 or $441 for the stay, so the trip total goes up.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,220 for two: $896 for the round-trip nonstop flights plus $324 for 2 nights at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 93°F, 91°F and 89°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% rain chance. Pack for heat.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one side of town, yes. The 7:00 AM flight lands at 8:53 AM Friday, so you get most of that day. Pair the Venice and Santa Monica bike ride with one bigger outing, like the Getty Center or Griffith Observatory.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Tucson International (TUS) to Los Angeles International (LAX), the currency is the US dollar, and there's no time difference on these dates.
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