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If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, make sure to stop by one of the several relief areas located at Denver International Airport. There are indoor relief areas located in Terminals A, B, and C, and each of them contains artificial turf, sinks, a drainage system, and waste removal bags.

The Westin is a chic 4-star hotel that is directly connected to Denver International Airport and only a 10-minute drive from the Rocky Mountains. The Best Western Plus is a budget-friendly choice that is directly across the street from the airport and a 20-minute drive from the Denver Botanic Gardens.

If you would like to grab a bite to eat after your flight has landed, browse through the different dining options at Denver International Airport. The Aviator's Sports Bar & Bar-B-Que is located near Gate B and serves an American-style menu, while the Boulder Beer Tap House is in the Jeppesen Terminal and has a large selection of craft beers.

The quickest way to travel from Denver International Airport to downtown Denver is by rental car or taxi, which will take approximately 40 minutes without any additional traffic or bad weather. However, you can also opt to use public transportation, such as the local bus, which will take 45 minutes to an hour.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Denver flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Denver. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Los Angeles to Denver usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Denver.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $315 return and stopover options via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) at $307.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 4% of one-stop connections

Salt Lake City (SLC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Los Angeles to Denver route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $274 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $407, a difference of $133. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Denver route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Denver flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Union Station Denver and Ball Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 07:26
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:01.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of $314. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Denver takes 2h 26m, covering 2,228 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Denver flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Frontier: 90% on time
• Delta: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 32m, compared to 5h 41m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 49m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Ace
· NU Car
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from Los Angeles to Denver range from $205 to $434, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $205 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Denver flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue
• • Alaska Airlines