Los Angeles from Reno, Oct 23–25: $1,132 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs of 74–89°F with a 3–7% chance of rain
- $430 per person round trip, $10 under the typical $440
- Breakfast and free cancellation at Samesun, rated 8.3 from 3,201 reviews
The catch: The Frontier flight takes 13h 6m overnight with one stop, and the $272 hotel price gets you two beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm.
Worth it if you're two easygoing travelers who are fine with an overnight connection and a dorm; skip it if you want your own room and a real night's sleep.
Worth it if you can sleep on a plane and share a dorm. The trip is $1,132 for two: the Frontier flights at $860 plus 2 nights at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $272, taxes and fees included, and resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total. It runs Oct 23–25, 2026, for 2 nights on Frontier with one stop: you leave Friday at 9:18 PM and land Saturday at 10:24 AM, 13h 6m later.
The total, before you go
$1,132 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $860 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $272 |
| The total, before you go | $1,132 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
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); 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
$430 per person, round trip
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 13h 6m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:18 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:24 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 13h 6m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $697 | nonstop | 1h 40m |
| Frontier | $644 | 1 stop | 18h 59m |
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Why now
The Frontier fare is $430 per person. That's $10, or 2%, under the $440 typical for this route, based on 18 earlier checks. It brings the whole weekend to $1,132 for two if you take the dorm beds at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel. If you'd rather fly 1h 40m nonstop, the United flight costs $1,394 for two, and that's just the airfare. The forecast is on your side: Friday is clear at 74°F, Saturday mostly clear at 87°F and Sunday overcast at 89°F, with rain chances of 3–7%. You don't need a passport, there's no time change and you'll pay in US dollars, so there's nothing to sort out before you go. Plan on a quick beach-and-tacos weekend that starts Saturday morning.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast, no-frills beach-and-city weekend. It suits two friends, or a laid-back couple, who don't mind sharing a room with others. You'll base yourselves in Venice Beach, ride the coast path, eat your way through taco stands and Grand Central Market, and catch the view from Griffith Observatory. The pace is quick: you land Saturday at 10:24 AM, so pick two or three things and leave Disneyland for a longer trip.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 23–25
Highs 74–89°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 74 °F | 62 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 87 °F | 68 °F | 5% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 89 °F | 72 °F | 7% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $272 for both nights ($136 a night) for 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm with a shared washroom, with breakfast and free cancellation, rated 8.3 from 3,201 reviews. It puts you on the Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach bike route, and Santa Monica is the walkable beach base if you don't have a car. If you want a room to yourselves, Park Plaza Lodge is top rated at 8.8 from 4,513 reviews: $584 for the stay ($292 a night) for a Deluxe Queen Bed Room, room only, with free cancellation. Hyatt House LA - University Medical Center is $583 for the stay ($292 a night) for a King Room in Northeast Los Angeles. It's rated 8.5 from 739 reviews, room only, with free cancellation.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
$272 for 2 nights, two guests · $136 a night
See roomsPark Plaza Lodge
$584 for 2 nights, two guests · $292 a night
See roomsHyatt House LA - University Medical Center
$583 for 2 nights, two guests · $292 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, starting from the hostel's neighborhood
- Eat at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center on overcast Sunday, forecast at 89°F
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Save Disneyland in Anaheim for a longer trip; it takes a full day
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Reno | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 13h 6m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 388 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | $272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,652 |
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: Reno to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $117 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $440 |
| Price checks | 18 |
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, you'll pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Reno.
- The outbound leaves Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) Friday at 9:18 PM and lands at LAX Saturday at 10:24 AM, with one stop.
- A United nonstop was $697 per person ($1,394 for two). It leaves Friday at 7:55 AM and takes 1h 40m.
- All three hotels have free cancellation, and only Samesun includes breakfast.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if the two of you are fine with a 13h 6m overnight trip with one stop and dorm beds. The fare is $10 under the typical $440, and the forecast shows highs of 74–89°F. If you want privacy and sleep, it isn't for you.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,132 all in: $860 for the Frontier flights plus $272 for 2 nights at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included. We'd plan on $520 for spending, or $130 per person a day.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. United, operated by SkyWest, flies nonstop on Friday, leaving at 7:55 AM and landing at 9:35 AM. It was $697 per person, or $1,394 for two, for the flights alone.
What is the weather like?
Friday is clear with a high of 74°F, Saturday mostly clear at 87°F and Sunday overcast at 89°F. Lows run 62–72°F, and the rain chance is 3–7%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land Saturday at 10:24 AM, so you have one full day and Sunday. That's plenty for Venice Beach, a bike ride and a taco crawl, but not enough for Disneyland.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 388 miles, you'll pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
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