How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Denver take?

The average direct flight takes 2h 22m , covering a distance of 860 miles.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Denver per day?

Each day, there are between 19 and 23 direct flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Denver, with an average flight time of 2h 23m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 149 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Denver?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Denver was £58 for a one-way ticket and £93 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and Denver?

Los Angeles and Denver are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (58 flights per week), Southwest (32 flights per week), and Delta (21 flights per week).

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Denver?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 05:00 and will be landing in Denver at 08:24.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Denver?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Denver jets off at 21:35 and lands at 00:55.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Denver?

There is just one airline that flies from Los Angeles to Denver direct and that is Frontier . The best return deal found from Frontier for the route is £52.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Denver?

Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Denver flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Denver?

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Denver flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Denver?

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

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Denver?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Denver.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Denver?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Denver?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Denver?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Denver delayed?

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and Denver historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 139 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Denver flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Denver flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Denver?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Denver?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to Denver were found on Frontier (£93) and Southwest (£116).

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For this short flight, a neck pillow can make a quick nap easier.

With a carry-on, arrive early; eat before boarding for a smoother trip.

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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta, and others. Average duration is 2h 23m

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Most punctual • 91% on-time

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Best time • Fewest delays

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February

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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Denver

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

11:31 - 18:10LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

5h 39m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

22:55 - 00:23DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 28mdirect

£93Frontier

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

14:01 - 17:32LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 31mdirect

13:10 - 14:40DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 30mdirect

£100Frontier

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

14:01 - 17:32LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 31mdirect

09:03 - 13:06DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 03m1 stop Salt Lake City

£115Frontier

Sat, 20 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

08:45 - 12:03LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 18mdirect

13:29 - 14:53DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 24mdirect

£116United Airlines

Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

05:00 - 08:27LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 27mdirect

06:00 - 07:34DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 34mdirect

£116United Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

06:40 - 09:55LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 15mdirect

06:05 - 07:35DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 30mdirect

£116Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:05 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mdirect

18:40 - 20:10DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 30mdirect

£116Southwest

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

20:29 - 23:53LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 24mdirect

07:05 - 08:38DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 33mdirect

£116Delta

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:00 - 11:26LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 26mdirect

07:05 - 08:38DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 33mdirect

£116Delta

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:00 - 11:26LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 26mdirect

19:25 - 20:55DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 30mdirect

£116Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Denver

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

19:45 - 23:05LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mdirect

19:30 - 21:05DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 35mdirect

£247Southwest

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

11:20 - 16:15LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

3h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

19:30 - 21:05DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 35mdirect

£252Southwest

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

08:15 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

7h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Little Rock

16:55 - 18:25DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 30mdirect

£255Southwest

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

08:15 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

7h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Little Rock

17:55 - 21:50DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£263Southwest

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

10:16 - 18:12LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

6h 56m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

12:25 - 13:53DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

2h 28mdirect

£304Delta

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

11:03 - 18:32LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

6h 29m1 stop Portland

08:22 - 15:57DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

8h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£320Alaska Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

08:02 - 18:10LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

9h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

08:22 - 14:07DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

6h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£320Alaska Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:03 - 18:32LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

6h 29m1 stop Portland

08:08 - 13:38DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

6h 30m1 stop Portland

£320Alaska Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

10:50 - 18:10LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

6h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

08:08 - 13:38DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

6h 30m1 stop Portland

£320Alaska Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

08:02 - 18:10LAX Los Angeles-DEN Denver Intl

9h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

08:22 - 15:57DEN Denver Intl-LAX Los Angeles

8h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£320Alaska Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Denver?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Denver from Los Angeles usually cost between £106 and £220 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £93 on Frontier (29 Oct–2 Nov).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Denver?

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Denver on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Denver. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Denver?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Denver is February, where tickets cost £149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £223 and £207 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Denver?

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Denver, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Low season	March
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Cheapest flight	£58

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Verified travelerFlew with Delta-Apr 2025

It’s an easy short flight, so a quick recharge nap is nice. A neck pillow is recommended.

MichaelFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2024

Arrive early if you have carry-on luggage. Eat before you get on the plane.

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Denver?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Denver was £58 for a one-way ticket and £93 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Denver?
Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Denver flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Denver?
The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Denver flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Denver?
There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Denver on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Denver?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Denver.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Denver?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Denver?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Denver?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Denver? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £115 or less one-way and £73 or less round-trip.

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