Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen Airport (ASE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport.
Flights from LAX to ASE start at 08:30 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 18:45 with United Airlines. In total, there are 64 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport flights.
Your LAX to ASE flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Aspen (and then other parts of United States) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to ASE flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and ASE:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen Airport (ASE)
$184 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport flight. A return flight starts from $298. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to ASE.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to ASE.
Pick 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Aspen Airport (ASE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ASE instead:
Pick up an Aspen Airport rental car and discover Aspen and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Sixt and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Aspen Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Aspen Airport (ASE) to central Aspen
You'll find ASE at 233 East Airport Road.
Aspen Airport to the centre of Aspen has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Aspen Airport (ASE)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Aspen based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Aspen is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to ASE in December. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Aspen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres east of Aspen, a visit to Denver will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Albuquerque, about 451 kilometres south of Aspen. Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium are highlights.