Domestic route
Cheap flights from Denver to Los Angeles
Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 861 miles, 2h 10m nonstop.
DEN to LAX at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 861 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 51all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindLos Angeles vs Denver
Denver to Los Angeles
Round trips from $81
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Denver to Los Angeles
9 airlines fly nonstop with 51 departures a day combined.
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
DenverLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Los Angeles
- Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana (SNA)4 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Denver (DEN) to Burbank (BUR)5 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Denver (DEN) to Ontario (ONT)4 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Denver (DEN) to Long Beach (LGB)1 airline flies nonstop · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly DEN to LAX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine
Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.
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Search Denver to Los AngelesDenver to Los Angeles: common questions
How long is the flight from Denver to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 2h 10m gate to gate, covering 861 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to LAX?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 51 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Los Angeles?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $81 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Denver to Los Angeles flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver. DEN is on America/Denver time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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