Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX), Jan 4, 2027: round trips from $148, one way from $79
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX), Jan 4, 2027: round trips from $148, one way from $79 on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fares: $148 round trip, Axel-exclusive, Frontier Airlines, nonstop, Jan 4–5, 2027; $79 one way, Axel-exclusive, Frontier Airlines, nonstop, Jan 4, 2027; 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Times, duration, stops | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-04 · one way | Frontier Airlines | F92341 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $79.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 · one way | American Airlines | AA6332 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $139.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-05 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-05 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6264 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 20:33:00→23:59:00 2h 26m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-06 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-06 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6424 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 14:42:00→18:16:00 2h 34m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-07 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F94946 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 17:26:00→20:52:00 2h 26m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-07 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6264 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 18:39:00→22:05:00 2h 26m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-08 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F94346 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 12:13:00→15:40:00 2h 27m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-08 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA4920 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 09:45:00→13:20:00 2h 35m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-09 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-09 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6500 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 18:55:00→22:26:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-10 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-10 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6424 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 14:42:00→18:16:00 2h 34m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-11 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-11 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6264 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 18:35:00→22:00:00 2h 25m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-12 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-12 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6264 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 20:33:00→23:59:00 2h 26m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-13 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-13 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6424 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 14:42:00→18:16:00 2h 34m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-14 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $148.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-14 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6264 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 18:39:00→22:05:00 2h 26m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $268.00 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-15 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $155.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-15 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA4920 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 09:45:00→13:20:00 2h 35m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $281.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-16 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $155.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-16 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6500 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 18:55:00→22:26:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $281.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-17 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F94946 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 16:50:00→20:19:00 2h 29m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $155.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-17 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6424 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 14:42:00→18:16:00 2h 34m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $281.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-18 | Frontier Airlines | F92341 / F93156 | 13:46:00→15:21:00 2h 35m nonstop · 06:00:00→09:31:00 2h 31m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $155.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
| 2027-01-04 → 2027-01-18 | American Airlines | AA6332 / AA6264 | 12:09:00→13:53:00 2h 44m nonstop · 18:35:00→22:00:00 2h 25m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $281.40 | 2026-10-29T01:04:06Z |
Hotels in Los Angeles for these trips
Hotels: under a trip, hotels in Los Angeles for exactly those nights link to the hotel pages for 2 adults in 1 room. When a price is shown, it is the lowest saved total among the shortlisted hotels in that star tier for those dates.
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–5, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Queen Mary, $115 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $109 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $377 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–6, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Queen Mary, $232 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $211 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $738 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–7, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Queen Mary, $359 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $317 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $1,102 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–8, 2027 · 4 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Queen Mary, $486 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $427 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $1,525 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–9, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $667 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $545 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $1,976 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–10, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $806 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $650 total · 5★ The Aster, $2,377 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–11, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $936 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $751 total · 5★ Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles, $2,786 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–12, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,070 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $850 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $3,198 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–13, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,204 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $951 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $3,575 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–14, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,340 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $1,053 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $3,941 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–15, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,470 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $1,154 total · 5★ Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, $4,361 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–16, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,618 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $1,283 total · 5★ Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles, $4,771 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–17, 2027 · 13 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,756 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $1,405 total · 5★ Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles, $5,178 total
- Hotels in Los Angeles for these nights (Jan 4–18, 2027 · 14 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Hermosa, $1,881 total · 4★ Freehand Los Angeles, $1,511 total · 5★ Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles, $5,569 total
Route overview: Denver to Los Angeles (LAX) flight deals
2027-01-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $79.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $139.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-05 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-05 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-05 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-05 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6264: LAX 2027-01-05 20:33:00 → DEN 2027-01-05 23:59:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-06 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-06 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6424: LAX 2027-01-06 14:42:00 → DEN 2027-01-06 18:16:00; nonstop; 154 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-07 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F94946: LAX 2027-01-07 17:26:00 → DEN 2027-01-07 20:52:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-07 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6264: LAX 2027-01-07 18:39:00 → DEN 2027-01-07 22:05:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F94346: LAX 2027-01-08 12:13:00 → DEN 2027-01-08 15:40:00; nonstop; 147 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4920: LAX 2027-01-08 09:45:00 → DEN 2027-01-08 13:20:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-10 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-10 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-10 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-10 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6424: LAX 2027-01-10 14:42:00 → DEN 2027-01-10 18:16:00; nonstop; 154 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-11 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-11 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-11 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-11 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6264: LAX 2027-01-11 18:35:00 → DEN 2027-01-11 22:00:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-12 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-12 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-12 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-12 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6264: LAX 2027-01-12 20:33:00 → DEN 2027-01-12 23:59:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-14 · Axel-exclusive $148.00
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-14 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-14 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-14 · Axel-exclusive $268.00
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6264: LAX 2027-01-14 18:39:00 → DEN 2027-01-14 22:05:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-15 · Axel-exclusive $155.40
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-15 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-15 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-15 · Axel-exclusive $281.40
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4920: LAX 2027-01-15 09:45:00 → DEN 2027-01-15 13:20:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-16 · Axel-exclusive $155.40
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-16 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-16 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-16 · Axel-exclusive $281.40
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6500: LAX 2027-01-16 18:55:00 → DEN 2027-01-16 22:26:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-18 · Axel-exclusive $155.40
- Frontier Airlines F92341: DEN 2027-01-04 13:46:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 15:21:00; nonstop; 155 minutes. Local airport times.
- Frontier Airlines F93156: LAX 2027-01-18 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-18 09:31:00; nonstop; 151 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-04 → 2027-01-18 · Axel-exclusive $281.40
- American Airlines AA6332: DEN 2027-01-04 12:09:00 → LAX 2027-01-04 13:53:00; nonstop; 164 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA6264: LAX 2027-01-18 18:35:00 → DEN 2027-01-18 22:00:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
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