Denver from Los Angeles, Oct 16–18: round trip from $296
We found a nonstop round trip from Los Angeles to Denver on Frontier for $296 per person, or $591 for two, all-in. It's for Friday to Sunday, Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The forecast is clear, with highs of 66–73°F and little rain, and the best-value hotel is $255 for the stay.
The flight
$296 per person, round trip
$591 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 5h 7m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 2:28 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 6:01 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 10:55 PM – Mon, Oct 19, 12:29 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $296 | nonstop | 5h 7m |
| Frontier | $296 | nonstop | 4h 59m |
| Frontier | $296 | nonstop | 5h 8m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 1:14 AM PDT. 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 | $591 |
| Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center, 2 nights | $255 |
| Trip total for two | $846 |
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Why go now
$296 per person round trip on a nonstop is the lowest price we found out of LAX for this weekend. To be clear, it isn't a markdown. Earlier checks on this route had a median of $294, so this fare is $2 above that, and the lowest we saw in the past 30 days was $260. The case for going is the whole weekend. You leave Friday at 2:28 PM, so you can work the morning, and land at 6:01 PM in time for dinner. All three days are forecast clear: highs of 66°F, 73°F and 72°F, with a 1% chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. Add $255 for two nights at the best-value hotel and $520 of spending money, and our rough budget comes to $1,367 for two. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend with the mountains close by: craft breweries, a mile-high food scene and the Rockies within day-trip range. It suits a couple or two friends who like to eat well, walk a lot and spend an afternoon outside. The pace is easy: you land Friday evening, get one full Saturday and fly home late Sunday.
Weather in Denver, Oct 16–18
Highs 66–73°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 66 °F | 46 °F | 25% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 73 °F | 50 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 72 °F | 55 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Denver
Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center is the best value at $255 for both nights ($128 a night). That gets you a King Room with Sofa Bed in Central Park, Denver, rated 8.4 from 844 reviews, with no free cancellation. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver is the budget pick at $285 for the stay ($143 a night). It's rated 8.5 from 713 reviews and has two double beds, which works for friends sharing a room, but it also has no free cancellation. Sentral Union Station is the top rated at 8.9 from 837 reviews, with free cancellation. It costs $713 for the stay ($357 a night) for a one-bedroom designer apartment. It's in LoDo / Union Station, the area for historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport. All three are room only.
Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
$255 for 2 nights, two guests · $128 a night
See roomsSentral Union Station
$713 for 2 nights, two guests · $357 a night
See roomsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
$285 for 2 nights, two guests · $143 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Denver for these dates
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Where in Denver
- LoDo / Union Station: Historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport.
- RiNo (River North): Street art, food halls and the newest hotels.
- Capitol Hill / Cherry Creek: Museums, boutiques and a quieter residential feel.
- Boulder: College town at the foot of the Flatirons, forty minutes away.
- Golden: Small mountain-gateway town near Red Rocks.
What to do in Denver
- Tour the breweries of RiNo and LoDo, then check out the street art and food halls in RiNo.
- Visit the Denver Art Museum and Larimer Square on Saturday morning.
- Hike the Flatirons above Boulder, a college town forty minutes away.
- Ride the Georgetown Loop or the Pikes Peak cog railway.
- Before you plan the drive, check that Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open.
- See what's on at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, near the small town of Golden.
Also worth it
- Catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Flight time | 5h 7m nonstop |
| Distance | 830 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Denver costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $592 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center) | $255 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,367 |
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: Los Angeles to Denver
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $296 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $260 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $294 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles and 830 miles away.
- The outbound flight leaves LAX Friday at 2:28 PM and lands at DEN at 6:01 PM. The return leaves Sunday at 10:55 PM and lands at 12:29 AM Monday, Oct 19.
- All three hotels are room only, and only Sentral Union Station offers free cancellation.
- The data lists June to September as Red Rocks concert season and the months Trail Ridge Road is open, so October plans for either need checking.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $296 per person round trip, or $591 for two, all-in. That's a nonstop on Frontier from LAX to Denver International. The price can change before you book.
What are the flight times?
You leave LAX Friday, Oct 16 at 2:28 PM and land in Denver at 6:01 PM local time. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 18 at 10:55 PM and lands at 12:29 AM Monday.
What is the weather like?
All three days are forecast clear. Friday's high is 66°F, Saturday's is 73°F and Sunday's is 72°F, with lows from 46°F to 55°F. The chance of rain is 25% on Friday and 1% for the rest of the weekend.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a city weekend. The late Sunday flight gives you a full Saturday and most of Sunday, so you can fit in a brewery tour, the Denver Art Museum and a trip out to Boulder or Golden.
How do I get from the airport?
A train runs from the airport to the LoDo / Union Station area, where Sentral Union Station is.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our rough budget for two is $1,367: $592 for flights, $255 for the best-value hotel and $520 of spending money, or $130 per person per day.
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