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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Denver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Denver

Tue, 23 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
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07:20 - 10:56LAX-DEN
2h 36mdirect
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22:55 - 00:25DEN-LAX
2h 30mdirect
$157Frontier
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Tue, 23 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Frontier Logo
07:20 - 10:56LAX-DEN
2h 36mdirect
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16:00 - 17:30DEN-LAX
2h 30mdirect
$160Frontier
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Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Frontier Logo
22:45 - 09:06LAX-DEN
9h 21m1 stop
Frontier Logo
22:55 - 00:25DEN-LAX
2h 30mdirect
$175Frontier
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Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Delta Logo
19:35 - 22:55LAX-DEN
2h 20mdirect
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06:30 - 08:12DEN-LAX
2h 42mdirect
$176Delta
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
Delta Logo
15:04 - 18:24LAX-DEN
2h 20mdirect
Delta Logo
06:15 - 07:45DEN-LAX
2h 30mdirect
$189Delta
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
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07:20 - 10:56LAX-DEN
2h 36mdirect
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13:44 - 21:25DEN-LAX
8h 41m1 stop
Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Southwest Logo
10:20 - 16:15LAX-DEN
4h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:20 - 18:25DEN-LAX
4h 05m1 stop
$211Southwest
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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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07:20 - 10:56LAX-DEN
2h 36mdirect
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15:05 - 21:25DEN-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 2 Oct
Southwest Logo
12:40 - 16:00LAX-DEN
2h 20mdirect
Southwest Logo
05:40 - 07:05DEN-LAX
2h 25mdirect
$228Southwest
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Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
05:05 - 08:28LAX-DEN
2h 23mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:30DEN-LAX
2h 30mdirect
$246United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Arrive early for carry-on space on United flights.
A neck pillow is useful for a quick nap on Delta.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $157 (return)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 25% price drop
September
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Cheapest return fare
$157
Typical prices: $152-363
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LAX - DEN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$89
Typical prices: $116-285
Delta
Wed 4/2
LAX - DEN • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Denver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Denver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Denver clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Denver, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Denver, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Denver is January, where tickets cost $214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $350 and $324 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Denver

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Denver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Los Angeles to Denver: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Denver 
Verified travelerFlew with DeltaLAX-DENApr 2025
It’s an easy short flight, so a quick recharge nap is nice. A neck pillow is recommended.
MichaelFlew with United AirlinesLAX-DENMar 2024
Arrive early if you have carry-on luggage. Eat before you get on the plane.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Denver

  • Does Denver International Airport have pet relief areas?

    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.

  • What are some good hotels near Denver International Airport?

    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.

  • What dining options are there at Denver International Airport?

    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.

  • How do I travel from Denver International Airport to downtown Denver?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Denver?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Denver was $59 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Denver flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Aeromexico, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Denver?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Denver, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Denver, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Denver are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $308 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $436 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $261 or less one-way and $145 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re interested in flights from Los Angeles to Denver, there are two primary airports that you can depart from. While Los Angeles International Airport is the largest choice and most convenient for travelers leaving from the city center, Hollywood Burbank Airport is a smaller choice that is popular amongst those leaving from the northern Greater Los Angeles area.
  • Hoping to kill some time before your flight leaves by relaxing in a lounge? Consider booking your ticket with one of the airlines that has a private lounge in Los Angeles International Airport, such as Delta, United, or Virgin America. These companies often offer complimentary or reduced price access passes for their passengers.
  • For those that would like their flight from Los Angeles to Denver to be direct, there are several airlines that you can choose from. Frontier and United are known for offering particularly budget-friendly tickets, while Delta and Southwest have some additional amenities for their passengers, such as free snacks and checked bags.
  • To do some shopping before your flight leaves from Hollywood Burbank Airport, make sure to stop by the many stores located in the Departures terminal. There are three separate Hudson News Gift Shops, as well as several souvenir stores that sell local goods, such as t-shirts and food items.
  • If you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Denver for business-related reasons, stop by the state-of-the-art business center that is located in Terminal B of Denver International Airport. This center provides travelers with a quiet space to work, high-speed WiFi, and access to printing and copying services.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Denver Intl?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Denver Intl.
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Direct departures

Los Angeles to Denver Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Denver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Denver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4248 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, Sept 2025SFO - LAS
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Why wasn't this flight departure scheduled eith another crew so that it could leave on time? When we arrived in Denver we had so little time between flights we had run to the connecting flight. We should received some credit for the inconvenience.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

First of all, we never got on the connecting flight to Denver. They delayed our flight for two hours. If we would have gotten on that flight, we would have been stuck in Denver for 13 hours. So we re- routed our flight for a straight through flight to Oklahoma two days later. THEN, they delayed that flight for two hours. After that we were able to finally get on our flight and come home. Frontier Airlines - one of the worst airlines I have ever been on.

Terrible communication with weather delay, lost baggage, near impossible to reach customer service

My tickets got canceled on me by your site and I didn't have a flight. Then you kept sending me emails on the status of q flight I didn't have tickets for.

Flight was late. Missed connecting in Denver. My new flight is more than 24 hours later and I have no room, vouchers, or compensation, and might also be bumped from the one tomorrow.

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

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