Los Angeles seen from the hills, with the city skyline in the distance. Flights from Denver to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flights from Denver to Los Angeles

Denver International to Los Angeles International, with the DEN concourse for six airlines, the walk or train to your gate, and how pickups work at LAX.

DEN to LAX · 861 mi · 2h 30m est.

DEN to LAX
861 miles
2h 30m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

Photo: dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Denver to Los Angeles flight insights

Average flight time

2h 30m

DEN → LAX

Cheapest month

January

Based on cached fare history

Cheapest cached price

$115

Checking live fares…

Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 26, 2026.

Planning a trip from Denver to Los Angeles? The average flight time on this route is 2h 30m. The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $115 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ. January is the cheapest month recorded for this route in our cached fare data.

Denver to Los Angeles covers a straight-line distance of about 861 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 28m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Denver to Los Angeles at a glance

DEN to LAX is about 861 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Denver to Los Angeles on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	Los Angeles (LAX)
Average Flight Time	2h 30m
Cheapest Month to Fly	January
Current Lowest Fare	$115
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	861 miles (DEN to LAX)
Time in Los Angeles	1 hour behind Denver
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, Los Angeles on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Denver to Los Angeles

On this page, flights leave Denver International (DEN) for Los Angeles International (LAX). Southern California has other airports too, among them Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), and results for those show a different code. Six airlines have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route: Frontier, Delta, United, American, Alaska and Southwest. DEN lists Alaska, Delta and Frontier at Concourse A, United at A and B, and American and Southwest at C.

Alaska, Delta and Frontier passengers holding an A gate boarding pass can skip the train and walk the A-Bridge, which starts directly north of the security checkpoints. For B and C gates, DEN says to take the main escalators or elevators down to the Level 4 train platform after screening. Both checkpoints sit on Level 6, and DEN recommends allowing at least two hours before your flight. Its security page links to real-time wait times.

Ride apps and taxis meet arriving passengers at LAX-it, the pickup lot beside Terminal 1; walk the signed path or catch the free shuttle at the green LAX-it bus stop signs outside baggage claim. FlyAway buses for Union Station and Van Nuys load at the blue FlyAway columns in front of each terminal. For Metro C and K Line trains, a free shuttle runs to the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The SkyLink people mover is still in final testing, and LAX gives no opening date.

EazAir's first 9 fare checks for DEN to LAX were recorded from 11 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. Every check requested the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, with travel 30 days after the check date. The top result came in at least 3 times the lowest, and the lowest result came on 28 Sep. Alaska, American, Delta and Southwest basic fares allow a carry-on, unlike the lowest United and Frontier fares. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to Los Angeles flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

Arrival · Los Angeles

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Pacific Time

Other airports near Los Angeles: Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

About Los Angeles

Areas to know in Los Angeles

Santa Monica
Downtown LA
Silver Lake

Weather in Los Angeles

A Mediterranean climate: mild and generally dry year-round, with slightly cooler, wetter weather in the winter months.

Denver to Los Angeles: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) are separate Southern California airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
Frontier	Concourse A
Alaska	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
Southwest	Concourse C
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

Arriving at Los Angeles International (LAX)

Airline	LAX terminal
Southwest	Terminal 1
Frontier	Terminal 1 (Frontier passengers are bused to Terminal B)
Delta	Check-in at Terminal 3; gates in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2
American	Terminal 4
Alaska	Terminal 6
United	Terminals 7 and 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

LAX's airline location map is dated 1 Jul 2026. Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025, when JetBlue moved to Terminal 1 and American to Terminal 4.

Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025. LAWA expects the new Terminal 5 just before the 2028 Olympics.
Taxis and ride apps pick up at LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1, reached on foot or by a free shuttle from outside baggage claim on the first level of each terminal.
The SkyLink people mover is not open yet. LAWA calls it forthcoming and gives no opening date.
LAWA warned in July 2026 of detours and longer shuttle times from work at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B), Terminal 4 and the future Terminal 5.

Getting from LAX	Where to board	Where it goes
LAX-it (taxis and rideshare)	A pickup lot next to Terminal 1. Walk there along the signed path, or take the free LAX-it shuttle from outside baggage claim on the first level of each terminal, at the green LAX-it bus stop signs. LAX says it runs 24 hours.	Wherever you booked.
SkyLink people mover	Not open yet. LAWA calls it forthcoming and gives no opening date. LAWA says it will run 24 hours a day and be free for ticketed passengers.	Not running yet.
Metro C and K Lines	A free shuttle links every terminal with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where it uses Bus Bays 1 and 2.	The Metro rail network.
FlyAway bus	Blue FlyAway columns on the Lower/Arrivals level in front of each terminal, 7 days a week.	Union Station and Van Nuys.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
Alaska Saver	Included, plus a personal item.	Same allowance as Alaska's Main fare.	Assigned at check-in or at the gate. Parties are not guaranteed to sit together.	No changes except eligible same-day changes for a fee. Cancelling within 24 hours of booking follows Alaska's 24-hour policy; cancelling at least 14 days before departure gives a 50 percent credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 9 fare checks from Denver to Los Angeles ran from 11 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Los Angeles to Denver, EazAir's first 3 checks ran from 28 Sep to 5 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least 3 times the lowest. The lowest result came on 28 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Hollywood Burbank Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Long Beach Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Ontario International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
John Wayne Airport, Orange County (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline list (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline location map (as of 1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Terminal 5 closure (20 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Terminal 1 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Los Angeles airport map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: LAX-it (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: SkyLink (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Traffic and ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: FlyAway bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Summer travel tips (1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LA Metro: LAX (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Alaska Airlines: Saver fare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to LAX, 11 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; LAX to DEN, 28 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026
LAWA: SkyLink (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Which Los Angeles airport does this page search?

It searches Los Angeles International (LAX). Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Orange County (SNA) are separate airports, so confirm the arrival code on each result.

Do I need the train to reach my DEN gate?

Not for Concourse A: with an A gate boarding pass you can walk the A-Bridge, north of the checkpoints. B and C gates are reached on the train from the Level 4 platform.

Which LAX terminal does my airline use?

The LAX map dated 1 Jul 2026 lists Southwest and Frontier at Terminal 1, Delta at Terminal 3 with some Terminal 2 gates, American at Terminal 4, Alaska at Terminal 6 and United at Terminals 7 and 8.

Where do I get a taxi or rideshare at LAX?

Taxis and ride apps pick up at LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1. Walk the signed path or take the free LAX-it shuttle from the green bus stop signs outside baggage claim.

Which basic fares include a carry-on on this route?

Alaska and American include a carry-on plus a personal item, Southwest's policy allows one, and Delta says Main Basic passengers can bring one free. United Basic Economy and Frontier's lowest fare include a personal item only.

How far is it from DEN to LAX?

DEN and LAX are about 861 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.