Los Angeles from Salt Lake City, Oct 16–18: $377 per person, round trip
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 8m
- Highs 87–93°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: A checked bag, seat picks and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
When we checked, a round trip from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles was $377 per person ($754 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which gives you 2 nights. It's a nonstop Frontier flight of 2h 8m, and the forecast shows clear skies with highs of 87–93°F. We didn't find any hotel prices for these dates, so you'll need to budget for your room separately.
The total, before you go
$754 for two · 2 nights · flights, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $754 |
| The total, before you go | $754 |
| 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). Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$377 per person, round trip
$754 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:45 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:53 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $377 | nonstop | 2h 8m |
| Frontier | $395 | 1 stop | 11h 13m |
| Frontier | $392 | 1 stop | 4h 19m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:46 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $377 per person, or $754 for two, all-in when we checked. That matches the median of 17 earlier checks on this route, so this is a normal price, not a markdown. The real draw is how easy the trip is. The nonstop Frontier flight leaves Salt Lake City at 8:45 PM on Friday, Oct 16, and lands at LAX at 9:53 PM local time after 2h 8m in the air. You lose no vacation days. The forecast shows clear skies all weekend, with highs of 93°F, 91°F and 87°F, lows of 76–77°F and a 0% chance of rain. That's real beach weather in mid-October. It's 580 miles of flying for a full Saturday and Sunday by the Pacific. Prices change, so the fare may not hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city-and-beach long weekend. You fly in Friday night, spend Saturday on one big outing like a theme park, a studio tour or a museum, and keep Sunday for the coast or a food crawl. It's best for couples or a pair of friends who don't mind a full schedule. Families who want a Disneyland day will also like it. Expect a fast pace with hot afternoons.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 16–18
Highs 87–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 93 °F | 76 °F | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 91 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 87 °F | 76 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
We didn't find hotel prices for these dates, so we're not recommending a specific hotel. Pick your area based on the weekend you want. Santa Monica works if the beach is the point: you get the pier and walkable streets, and you can skip a car for a day or two. Hollywood is the middle ground, with the Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels. Downtown LA suits food and art lovers, with the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market close by. West Hollywood / Beverly Hills is for design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive. If Disneyland is the main plan, stay in Anaheim, the base for Disneyland Resort. Then check live room rates and add them to the $754 you'll spend on flights for two.
All hotels in Los Angeles for these dates
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
- Spend Saturday at Disneyland in Anaheim, then head back toward the coast on Sunday.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank for a behind-the-scenes look at film sets.
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for a view of the Hollywood sign, ideally in the cooler morning.
- Visit the Getty Center for art, gardens and views across the city.
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach along the shore.
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Eat at Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 8m nonstop |
| Distance | 580 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $754 |
| Hotel, 2 nights | $0 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,274 |
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: Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $377 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $142 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $377 |
| Price checks | 17 |
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).
- You don't need a passport for this domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City. The flight covers 580 miles in 2h 8m.
- The outbound flight leaves SLC at 8:45 PM on Friday, Oct 16, and lands at LAX at 9:53 PM. The data doesn't include return flight times.
- The $377 per person fare covers flights only and includes taxes and fees. It doesn't include a hotel.
- The forecast shows highs of 87–93°F with a 0% chance of rain, so pack sunscreen and water for afternoons outside.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $377 per person round trip, or $754 for two, with taxes and fees included. It's a nonstop Frontier flight. That price matches the median of 17 earlier checks on this route. Prices change, so the fare may not hold.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows clear skies every day. Highs are 93°F on Friday, 91°F on Saturday and 87°F on Sunday. Lows are 76–77°F and the chance of rain is 0%.
Is 2 nights enough?
Yes, for one big outing and one easy day. You land at 9:53 PM on Friday, which leaves you all of Saturday and Sunday. Pick Disneyland or a studio tour for one day and the beach or food for the other.
What will the whole weekend cost for two?
Our sample budget for two is $1,274. That covers $754 for flights plus $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day. It doesn't include a hotel, because we didn't find hotel prices for these dates.
Which airports serve Los Angeles?
This fare flies into Los Angeles International (LAX). The area is also served by Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA). If you're staying in Anaheim, compare fares into SNA.
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