Los Angeles from St. Louis, Oct 16–18: $1,380 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
- Highs 89–93°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 11m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles cost $482 per person ($964 for two) for Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, a 2-night weekend on Frontier with one stop. The forecast is clear with highs of 89–93°F, and the best-value hotel, Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG, costs $416 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,380 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $964 |
| Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $416 |
| The total, before you go | $1,380 |
| 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
$482 per person, round trip
$964 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 11m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 1:30 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:41 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $482 | 1 stop | 6h 11m |
| Southwest | $711 | nonstop | 4h |
| Alaska | $648 | 1 stop | 20h 51m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 3:46 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$482 per person round trip, or $964 for two, on Frontier with one stop. That's $19 below $501, the median of our 17 earlier checks on this route, so it's 4% under. That isn't a big drop. Heads-up: one check in the last 30 days came in at $283, so this isn't the lowest fare we've seen. What makes the trip work is the whole package. Two nights at the Holiday Inn cost $416, and our rough budget for two comes to $1,900 with $520 for spending. The forecast is clear all weekend, with highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain. That's real beach weather, good for a bike ride in Santa Monica, a studio tour or a full day at Disneyland. You fly out Friday afternoon and come back Sunday.
The kind of trip this is
This is a sunny city-and-beach weekend. With two nights, pick one big thing, either Disneyland or the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and fill the rest with tacos, the Getty Center and an evening by the water. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full but easy pace and don't mind moving between neighborhoods. Families can make it work too if the plan is mostly Disneyland.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 16–18
Highs 89–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 93 °F | 75 °F | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 91 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 89 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is the best value. It costs $416 for 2 nights ($208 a night) for a Standard King Room and scores 7.7 from 3,944 reviews. The Westin Los Angeles Airport is the top rated, with 8.5 from 2,050 reviews, and costs $441 for the stay ($221 a night) for a room with 2 queens. Both are near the airport, which helps with an evening arrival and an easy Sunday exit. Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove costs $469 ($235 a night) and scores 7.5 from 135 reviews. It gives you a whole place in the Hollywood area, close to the Walk of Fame and the studio tours. All three are room only, with free cancellation. If you want a beach base instead, Santa Monica is walkable without a car for a day or two.
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
$416 for 2 nights, two guests · $208 a night
See roomsThe Westin Los Angeles Airport
$441 for 2 nights, two guests · $221 a night
See roomsMelrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove
$469 for 2 nights, two guests · $235 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
- Spend Saturday at Disneyland in Anaheim; the forecast high is 91°F, so bring sunscreen.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank for a look behind the sets.
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view, ideally early before the heat.
- Visit the Getty Center for art and wide views over the city.
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach.
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then try the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
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 St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International (STL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 6h 11m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,586 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $964 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG) | $416 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,900 |
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: St. Louis to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $482 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $283 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $501 |
| 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: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind St. Louis. The Frontier flight leaves at 1:30 PM and lands at 5:41 PM local time.
- The outbound flight takes 6h 11m with one stop. Southwest flies nonstop in 4h for $711 per person.
- All three hotels are room only and offer free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them, and they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $482 per person round trip on Frontier with one stop, or $964 for two, taxes and fees included. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Southwest was $711 per person.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our rough budget for two is $1,900. That's $964 for flights, $416 for the Holiday Inn and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, so a standard ID for the flight is all you need, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days. Highs are 93°F Friday, 91°F Saturday and 89°F Sunday, lows are 75–77°F, and the chance of rain is 0%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big day plus some extras, yes. You land at 5:41 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day, for Disneyland or a studio tour. Keep Sunday light, with the beach or the Getty Center.
Which airport do I fly into?
The Frontier fare lands at Los Angeles International (LAX), 1,586 miles from St. Louis. The area also has Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
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