Domestic route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Denver
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver International Airport (DEN). 861 miles, 2h 10m nonstop.
LAX to DEN 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
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday22% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadDenver vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Denver
Round trips from $80
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
Cheapest month: January 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 Los Angeles to Denver
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?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Denver (DEN)4 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Denver (DEN)5 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Denver (DEN)4 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Denver (DEN)1 airline flies nonstop · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to DEN 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $80; September 2026 is the most expensive at $101 and up, a difference of $21 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 22% 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
Denver: Mile-high base camp for the Rockies
Denver International is the third-busiest airport in the country and a hub for United, Southwest and Frontier, which keeps fares low from every direction. The city itself is a lively base for the Rockies, with ski resorts 90 minutes away.
Best time to visit: June–September for hiking and Red Rocks concerts; December–March for skiing. Spring can swing from snow to 70°F in a week; September is dependably dry and golden.
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Search Los Angeles to DenverLos Angeles to Denver: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Denver?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN) 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 LAX to DEN?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN), with 51 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Denver?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN), starting at $80 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Denver 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 Los Angeles and Denver?
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and DEN on America/Denver time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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