Los Angeles from Albuquerque, Oct 23–25: $1,367 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on American Eagle, 2h 12m, landing at LAX 8:02 AM
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 84–86°F, rain chance 3–4%
- Free cancellation at all three hotels; Olyver Hotel scores 8.5
The catch: The $1,367 total uses a room with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, not included.
Worth it if you want a sunny, food-and-beach city weekend on a fair fare; skip it if you need a private bathroom at the lowest total.
Worth it if a basic room works for you: $1,367 for two, the flights at $1,034 plus 2 nights at The Olympic Suites LA at $333, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money on top. The trip runs Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, nonstop on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle.
The total, before you go
$1,367 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,034 |
| The Olympic Suites LA, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $333 |
| The total, before you go | $1,367 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 for two round trip); 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
$517 per person, round trip
$1,034 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 2h 12m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:50 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:02 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $517 | nonstop | 2h 12m |
| Southwest | $517 | nonstop | 2h 10m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $517 | nonstop | 2h 13m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 8:21 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $517 per person, the fare sits right at the median of our 11 earlier checks on this route, so it's a fair price rather than a rare drop; recent checks went as low as $429 on Oct 13. That puts the whole trip at $1,367 for two, flights plus 2 nights at The Olympic Suites LA, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money on top. The forecast for Oct 23–25 is clear, with highs of 84–86°F and a 3–4% chance of rain, which is beach weather in late October. A 2h 12m nonstop leaving at 6:50 AM gets you to LAX by 8:02 AM, so Friday is a full day in the city. It's a weekend built for tacos, a museum and a sunset bike ride along the coast.
The kind of trip this is
A fast-moving city and beach weekend: tacos and market stalls downtown, art on a hilltop, a bike ride along the sand and a skyline view at dusk. It suits a couple or two friends who like to stay busy and don't mind a base in Koreatown with a short drive to everything. Pick two or three big things and leave room to eat.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 23–25
Highs 84–86°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 84 °F | 68 °F | 4% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 84 °F | 68 °F | 4% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 86 °F | 69 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
All three picks have free cancellation and are room only. The Olympic Suites LA in Koreatown is the best value and the one in our total: $333 for the stay, about $167 a night, scored 7.7 from 152 reviews, but the room is an economy triple with a shared bathroom. Olyver Hotel, also in Koreatown, is the top rated at 8.5 from 1,883 reviews, with a King Room at $591 for the stay, about $296 a night. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is the budget pick in South Los Angeles at $202, about $101 a night, scored 7.3 from 222 reviews, with a private bathroom. Koreatown puts you close to Downtown LA for the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market; Santa Monica is the beach day.
The Olympic Suites LA
$333 for 2 nights, two guests · $167 a night
See roomsOlyver Hotel
$591 for 2 nights, two guests · $296 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
$202 for 2 nights, two guests · $101 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 your way through Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Spend an afternoon at the Getty Center
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Give a full day to Disneyland in Anaheim if theme parks are your thing
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 Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 12m nonstop |
| Distance | 663 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,034 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (The Olympic Suites LA) | $333 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,887 |
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: Albuquerque to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $517 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $429 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $517 |
| Price checks | 11 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Albuquerque; the flight covers 663 miles.
- Southwest also flies nonstop at $517 per person, leaving 6:15 AM and landing 7:25 AM.
- Checked bags are not in the fare; budget about $160 for two.
- We'd set aside about $520 for spending for two, roughly $130 per person a day.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a basic room suits you. The fare is $517 per person, right at the median of our 11 checks, the flight is a 2h 12m nonstop and the forecast is clear with highs of 84–86°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,367 for two, all in: $1,034 for the flights plus $333 for 2 nights at The Olympic Suites LA, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from ABQ to LAX, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Clear all three days. Highs of 84°F on Oct 23 and 24 and 86°F on Oct 25, lows of 68–69°F, and a 3–4% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused weekend, yes. The 6:50 AM nonstop lands at 8:02 AM Friday, giving you two full days: a market and museum day plus a beach or Griffith Observatory day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
All three hotels we picked list free cancellation: The Olympic Suites LA, Olyver Hotel and Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown.
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