Flying from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Get your travels underway at Denver International Airport (DEN), the main airport in Denver. Search for flights from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that depart from this base.
The average time for a direct flight from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours 34 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is 1 hour behind Denver. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
With 182 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from DEN to LAX is with Southwest Airlines at 22:55.
Your flight from Denver to LAX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak months like July or vacation periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're traveling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport (DEN) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart from this terminal.
Multiple airlines at DEN operate direct flights from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport. Some of the most well-known are:
From the center of Denver, DEN is approximately 40 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
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About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late flight from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
For a one-way ticket from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, $29 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $58. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score cheap tickets from Denver to LAX.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Denver to LAX in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
After locking in your flight from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
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