Find Cheap Flights from Denver to Los Angeles (DEN - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Denver to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$118	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles is currently $118
Cheapest one-way flight	$28	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Denver to Los Angeles is currently $28
Cheapest nonstop flights	$119	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles is currently $119
Last-minute weekend getaway	$180	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Denver to Los Angeles is currently $180
Cheapest business class flights	$337	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles is currently $337

Fastest flight	2 hr 24 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Denver to Los Angeles takes 2 hr 24 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–205
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–205

Popular airlines from Denver to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $187

Typical price: $175–335

55 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - LAX Every day

427 weekly connecting flights

DEN - LAX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $187

Typical price: $175–350

37 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - LAX Every day

750 weekly connecting flights

DEN - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $187

Typical price: $180–380

21 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - LAX Every day

185 weekly connecting flights

DEN - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $175–375

21 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - LAX Every day

89 weekly connecting flights

DEN - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $118

Typical price: $90–200

14 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - LAX Every day

34 weekly connecting flights

DEN - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $335

Typical price: $275–530

48 weekly connecting flights

DEN - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Denver

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver United States 38 min 19 mi
Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

Colorado Springs United States 1 hr 27 min 66 mi
Centennial Airport (APA)

Denver United States 27 min 14 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)

Vail United States 2 hr 19 min 103 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Denver to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Denver to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $65 to $205.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $199, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $118, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $335, flying from May 2 to May 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles starts at $118 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

2 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from Denver to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Denver to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Denver to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Denver to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 55 nonstop flights and 427 connecting flights per week. United flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 37 nonstop flights and 750 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Denver to Los Angeles are:

American offers 21 nonstop flights and 185 connecting flights per week. American flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 21 nonstop flights and 89 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 14 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 48 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Denver and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $199, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $118, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Denver to Los Angeles is $335, flying from May 2 to May 4.

United, Southwest, American, Delta and Frontier fly direct from Denver to Los Angeles.

There are 55 United direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Southwest direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Delta direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Denver and Los Angeles at price $180 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.

United, Southwest, American, Delta and Frontier fly direct from Denver to Los Angeles.

There are 55 United direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Southwest direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Delta direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Denver and Los Angeles start at $119 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Denver to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Denver and Los Angeles start at $337 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Denver and Los Angeles start at $118 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Denver to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Denver and Los Angeles starts at $180 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Denver and Los Angeles at price $180 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Denver to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.