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Flight deals from Denver International to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Denver International to Los Angeles International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$198 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
Los Angeles.$198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
Los Angeles.$199 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.
Los Angeles.$213 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $213, select.
Los Angeles.$214 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.
Los Angeles.$236 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.
Los Angeles.$237 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.
Los Angeles.$238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
May
from $341
Jun
from $236
Jul
from $214
Aug
from $198
Sep
from $199
Oct
from $243
Nov
from $274
Dec
from $481
Jan
from $478
Feb
from $478
Mar
from $478
Apr
from $478
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December

Direct flights from Denver International to Los Angeles International

Denver International to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Denver International to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Denver to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$198
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week752

Finding cheap flights from Denver International to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Denver International to Los Angeles International is $198. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Denver International to Los Angeles International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Denver International to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2025, there are 752 flights per week flying from Denver International to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Denver International to Los Angeles International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Los Angeles is one hour behind Denver and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Flights from DEN to LAX start at 05:30 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 182 weekly Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.

  • Your DEN to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport to pick from. When organising your Los Angeles trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of United States:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers DEN to LAX flights. A reliable 91.24% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DEN and LAX:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Yampa Valley Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • $121 is the lowest price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $198. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from DEN to LAX, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DEN to LAX.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)

  • You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.

  • Denver International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that depart DEN arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Denver to Denver International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to DEN.

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEN to LAX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Denver to Los Angeles

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