$73 Cheap Flights from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Denver to Los Angeles (DEN-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $73 for one-way flights and $139 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 20
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$139 Roundtrip, just found
$139
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Aug 20, priced at $139 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 6
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$140 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $140 found 5 hours ago
United
Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 6
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$140 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $140 found 5 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 6
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$140 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $140 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 3
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$143 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Oct 3, priced at $143 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$144 Roundtrip, just found
$144
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $144 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$145 Roundtrip, just found
$145
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $145 just found
Delta
Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$147 Roundtrip, just found
$147
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $147 just found
United
Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$147 Roundtrip, just found
$147
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $147 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
DEN
Denver
LAX
Los Angeles
$148 Roundtrip, just found
$148
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from Denver to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $148 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

April is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $57 - $328 per traveler.

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Alternative airports near Los Angeles

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Bob Hope BUR. Average driving time to city center is 18 minutes. Flights from $219
BUR
Bob Hope
Average driving time to city center18 min
Flights from $219
Select flight to Long Beach Municipal LGB. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $318
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $318
Flights from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Denver Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$138
Distance
860 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 30 mins

Denver to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Denver to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Denver to Los Angeles are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Denver to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Denver to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Denver to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Denver to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Denver to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $73 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Denver to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Denver to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Cheap round-trip flights from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) start at $138. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving DEN on July 12 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on June 15 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from DEN to LAX?
The cheapest flights from DEN to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Take your pick of 5 carriers that offer direct flights from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). They include:
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from DEN to LAX?
Currently, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from DEN to LAX is Southwest Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $73. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from DEN on September 10 2025. Prices were last updated on June 15 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
When flying out of Denver Intl. Airport (DEN), you'll have your pick from an average of 20 daily nonstop flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
More passengers fly between DEN and LAX at 7 PM than at any other time of day. Looking for a quieter experience? Try choosing a quieter departure window and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from DEN to LAX?
Depart on a Monday if you're after the largest selection of flights from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Denver Intl. Airport (DEN)'s earliest flight to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) leaves at approximately 6:00AM UTC-7. With a total travel time of 2h 39m, you'll touch down at around 7:39AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The average flight duration from DEN to LAX is 2 hours and 39 minutes, covering a total distance of 860 mi.
What airline has the least delays from DEN to LAX?
Consider traveling with Aeromexico if you'd like to fly straight from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) without any holdups. This airline has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 100%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To touch down at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on time, choose a flight that takes off from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN)?
A direct flight from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) will fly you straight to one of these hubs in Los Angeles:
  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Booking your flight from DEN to LAX shortly before your trip is generally more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DEN to LAX flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a DEN to LAX flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
In most instances, you're able to reschedule or cancel your DEN to LAX flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and policies on flight changes, or if you'd like more information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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