Los Angeles from Kansas City, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,055 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- The fare is $380 per person, $52 below the typical fare
- Samesun Venice Beach scores 8.3 from 3,194 reviews, with breakfast included
- Typical highs of 76–80°F, and all three hotels offer free cancellation
The catch: The low total gets you two beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm and a one-stop flight, and a checked bag adds about $240 for two.
Worth it if you two are fine with a hostel dorm and landing past midnight; skip it if you want a private room on a budget.
Worth it if you can share a dorm room. It's $1,055 for two, all in: the Frontier flights at $760, plus 2 nights at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $262 and its $33 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1, and the outbound Frontier flight has one stop and takes 5h 40m.
The total, before you go
$1,055 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $760 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $262 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $33 |
| The total, before you go | $1,055 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$52 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$380 per person, round trip
$760 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 40m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:43 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 12:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $380 | 1 stop | 5h 40m |
| Southwest | $701 | nonstop | 3h 35m |
| Alaska | $588 | 1 stop | 19h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 7:13 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $380 per person, the Frontier fare is $52 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 12% gap, and the fares we saw across 12 offers went as high as $711 per person. Before you go, the trip comes to $1,055 for two. That covers the flights plus the dorm beds at Samesun, including its $33 resort fee. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can move. Late October in Los Angeles usually brings highs of 76–80°F and lows near 54°F, with overcast skies in the seasonal normals. That's warm enough for a bike ride along the beach and a hike up to the observatory. The flight leaves Friday at 8:43 PM, after the workday, so the whole weekend is yours.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city-and-beach weekend for two friends or a couple who pack light. You land late Friday, which leaves Saturday and Sunday for Venice Beach, a bike ride up to Santa Monica Pier, and either a taco run or a museum. The pace is fast, so pick one side of town and stay there instead of crossing Los Angeles twice in two days.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 76–80°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 80 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 78 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 76 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best-value pick: $262 for the stay ($131 a night) plus a $33 resort fee, with breakfast, an 8.3 score from 3,194 reviews and free cancellation. You get 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm. The Kinney - Venice Beach is the top rated, with 8.4 from 1,833 reviews. A Queen Room with Two Queen Beds there costs $534 ($267 a night), plus $93 paid at the property. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport is the private-room budget pick, with 8.2 from 353 reviews. A high-floor King Room costs $403 ($202 a night), plus $56 at the property, and it's handy after a 12:23 AM landing. Venice sits next to Santa Monica, which is good for the beach, the pier and walkable streets without a car.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
$262 for 2 nights, two guests · $131 a night
See roomsThe Kinney - Venice Beach
$534 for 2 nights, two guests · $267 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
$403 for 2 nights, two guests · $202 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 on Saturday morning
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign
- Spend an afternoon at the Getty Center
- Eat at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA, then at the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim instead of at the beach
Also worth it
- Visit the Getty Center
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Kansas City | Kansas City International (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 5h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,354 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $760 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | $262 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,542 |
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: Kansas City to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $380 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $260 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $432 |
| Price checks | 38 |
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: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Kansas City
- The Frontier flight leaves MCI at 8:43 PM Friday and lands at LAX at 12:23 AM, with one stop
- A checked bag isn't in the $1,055 total; plan on about $240 for two
- All three hotels list free cancellation
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a shared dorm works for you. The fare is $52 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the hostel scores 8.3. If you need a private room, the total goes up.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,055 for two, all in. That's the flights at $760 plus 2 nights at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $262 and its $33 resort fee. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop in 3h 35m, leaving at 6:15 AM, but it costs $701 per person, or $1,402 for two. The Frontier flight in the total has one stop and takes 5h 40m.
What is the weather like?
Highs for these dates usually run 76–80°F, with lows near 54°F. The seasonal normals show overcast days, so pack a light layer for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one part of town. You land at 12:23 AM Saturday, so plan on Venice Beach and Santa Monica, or Downtown LA, rather than trying to see the whole city.
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