Los Angeles from Phoenix, Oct 23–25: round trip from $251
Los Angeles from Phoenix is $251 per person round trip ($502 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier (F9) when we checked. The forecast is clear, with highs of 85–90°F. The best-value hotel, The Olympic Suites LA, is $333 for the stay.
The flight
$251 per person, round trip
$502 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:23 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 5:51 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 10:38 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 12:10 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $251 | nonstop | 3h |
| Frontier | $251 | nonstop | 3h 3m |
| Frontier | $251 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 7:26 PM MST. 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 | $502 |
| The Olympic Suites LA, 2 nights | $333 |
| Trip total for two | $835 |
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Why go now
$251 per person round trip, $502 for two, nonstop from PHX to LAX on Frontier (F9) for Oct 23–25, 2026. That's within a few dollars of the $248 median of earlier checks on this route, so this isn't a price drop. It's a fair fare on a handy schedule. The forecast is the bigger draw: clear skies, highs of 85–90°F and a 3% to 10% chance of rain. You leave at 4:23 PM Friday and fly home at 10:38 PM Sunday, so you get the whole weekend without using vacation days. Our sample budget for two comes to $1,355 with flights, the best-value hotel and $520 in spending money. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A warm city-and-beach long weekend with plenty of food. It works for couples or friends who like to pack a lot in: a morning museum, an afternoon bike ride along the coast, tacos for dinner. You can keep it busy or slow it down to beach time and long lunches. It's a full but easy weekend, with no passport or time change to deal with.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 23–25
Highs 85–90°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 85 °F | 67 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 90 °F | 71 °F | 3% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 89 °F | 70 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
All three hotels are room only and had free cancellation when we checked. The Olympic Suites LA is the best value at $333 for the stay ($167 a night) for an Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom, rated 7.7 from 151 reviews, in Koreatown. Olyver Hotel is the top-rated pick, a 3-star King Room for $591 ($296 a night) with an 8.5 from 1,883 reviews, also in Koreatown. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is the budget choice at $208 ($104 a night) for a Double Room with Private Bathroom, rated 7.3 from 222 reviews, in South Los Angeles. Koreatown puts you close to Downtown LA, with its Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. If you'd rather stay by the water, Santa Monica has the beach, the pier and walkable streets.
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
$208 for 2 nights, two guests · $104 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 highs reach 85–90°F
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for a view of the Hollywood sign
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then try the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Visit the Getty Center for art and views over the city
- 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 Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 3h nonstop |
| Distance | 357 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $502 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (The Olympic Suites LA) | $333 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,355 |
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: Phoenix to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $251 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $117 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $248 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference with Phoenix.
- The outbound flight leaves PHX at 4:23 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at LAX at 5:51 PM.
- The return leaves at 10:38 PM on Sunday, Oct 25 and lands at 12:10 AM on Monday, Oct 26.
- All three hotels are room only, so meals aren't included. Each showed free cancellation when we checked.
- Los Angeles is 357 miles from Phoenix. The city's other airports are Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$251 per person round trip, or $502 for two, nonstop on Frontier (F9) from PHX to LAX. That price was all-in when we checked, and fares can change.
What will the whole weekend cost for two?
Our sample budget is $1,355 for two: $502 for flights, $333 for The Olympic Suites LA and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars and Los Angeles is on the same clock as Phoenix.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all weekend, with highs of 85°F on Friday, 90°F on Saturday and 89°F on Sunday. Lows run 67–71°F and the chance of rain is 3% to 10%.
Is 2 nights enough?
Yes, for a focused trip. You land at 5:51 PM Friday and don't fly home until 10:38 PM Sunday, so you get two full days. Choose one or two areas, say Santa Monica and Downtown LA, and skip the long drives.
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