Los Angeles from Denver, Oct 16–18: round trip from $317
Los Angeles from Denver is $317 per person round trip ($634 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier. The forecast is clear with highs of 88–93°F. The best-value stay, Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, is $324 for the 2 nights with breakfast.
The flight
$420 $317 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$634 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:55 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:29 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $317 | nonstop | 2h 34m |
| Frontier | $369 | 1 stop | 8h 44m |
| Frontier | $343 | nonstop | 2h 45m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 11:27 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $634 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights | $324 |
| Trip total for two | $958 |
Regular: $1,164 You pay: $958 Saved: $206
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Why go now
The fare is $317 per person round trip, or $634 for two, nonstop on Frontier. That's $103 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 25% gap across 12 offers we checked, and it matches the lowest of our 4 checks on this route. The outbound leaves Denver at 10:55 PM on Friday, Oct 16, and lands at LAX at 12:29 AM, so you can work all day Friday and still wake up in LA. Mid-October is running hot this year: the forecast shows 93°F Friday, 91°F Saturday and 88°F Sunday, with a 0% chance of rain each day. That's beach weather for Santa Monica and Venice Beach and clear skies for the Griffith Observatory. Fares are all-in with taxes and fees, as found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A hot-weather city-and-beach weekend: mornings on the bike path between Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, afternoons at a museum or a studio tour, evenings out for tacos. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want a quick getaway with no passport needed. The pace is up to you, and since you land late Friday, Saturday and Sunday are yours for the city.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 16–18
Highs 88–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 93 °F | 75 °F | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 91 °F | 78 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 88 °F | 76 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best-value pick at $324 for 2 nights ($162 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 3,195 reviews and comes with breakfast. Heads-up: that price is for 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm, not a private room. The Westin Los Angeles Airport is the top rated at 8.5 from 2,051 reviews, $441 for the stay ($221 a night), room only, with 2 queen beds. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is the no-frills private room at $381 ($191 a night), rated 7.8 from 3,943 reviews, room only, with a king bed. The airport hotels make sense after a 12:29 AM landing. All three listed free cancellation. To stay closer to the action, Santa Monica gives you the beach, the pier and walkable streets, no car needed.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
$324 for 2 nights, two guests · $162 a night
See roomsThe Westin Los Angeles Airport
$441 for 2 nights, two guests · $221 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
$381 for 2 nights, two guests · $191 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 while the forecast holds at 88–93°F.
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view, ideally early before the heat builds.
- Visit the Getty Center for an afternoon of art.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Eat at Grand Central Market downtown, then hit the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim if rides beat the beach for your crew.
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 34m nonstop |
| Distance | 830 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $634 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | $324 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,478 |
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: Denver to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $317 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $317 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- LA is 1 hour behind Denver, and the nonstop covers 830 miles in 2h 34m.
- Our data doesn't list the return flight time or what the Frontier fare includes, so check bags and seats on the airline's site.
- Rough budget for two: $634 flights, $324 hotel, $520 spending, $1,478 total.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$317 per person round trip, $634 for two, nonstop on Frontier from DEN to LAX, all-in when we checked. It leaves at 10:55 PM Friday and lands at 12:29 AM. A morning Frontier nonstop at 9:00 AM was $343 per person and lands at 10:45 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. Los Angeles is a domestic trip from Denver, so a standard ID for the flight works and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Hot and clear. The forecast shows highs of 93°F Friday, 91°F Saturday and 88°F Sunday, lows of 75–78°F, and a 0% chance of rain each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a weekend, yes, if you pick a lane. You land at 12:29 AM Saturday, so you have two full days: one beach day in Santa Monica, one for the Getty Center or Griffith Observatory and tacos.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $1,478 for two: $634 in flights, $324 at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel and $520 in spending money. That hotel price is for dorm beds; a private room at the Westin LAX is $441.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare flies into Los Angeles International (LAX). The area also has Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA), which can be handy for Burbank or Anaheim.
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