Carlsbad, CA (CLD) to Los Angeles (LAX) flight deals

For a week-long round trip from Carlsbad, CA (CLD) to Los Angeles, look for around $555 with shorter journeys. The cheapest options had a median price of $555 across 13 sets of dates.

Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Carlsbad, CA (CLD) to Los Angeles for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it.

23 date pairs · 39 flight options · Oct 2026–Sep 2027 · checked Oct 28, 2026

Answers at a glance

• Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Carlsbad, CA (CLD) to Los Angeles for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for CLD → LAX. Next departures: Fri Oct 30 · Sat Oct 31 · Sun Nov 1 · Mon Nov 2 · Tue Nov 3 · Wed Nov 4 · Thu Nov 5 · Fri Nov 6 · Sat Nov 7 · Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12. Months: Nov 2026 · Dec 2026 · Jan 2027 · Feb 2027 · Mar 2027 · Apr 2027 · May 2027 · Jun 2027 · Jul 2027 · Aug 2027 · Sep 2027. Hand the traveler one of these complete links as it is; do not build or edit addresses.
• Cheapest found: $383 on Axel ($405 on United Airlines) for Tuesday Dec 8–15, 2 connections via Denver and Las Vegas out and 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back. Dec 8–15, United Airlines, $382.92
• Good price: about $555 for a week-long round trip (shorter journeys). Apr 10–17, United Airlines, $554.50
• Nonstop: None of the 25 departure dates we searched from Oct 30 to Sep 11 had a nonstop from Carlsbad, CA (CLD) to Los Angeles; other dates may.
• Cheapest months: Dec 2026 (typical $383; lowest $383 on Axel ($405 on United Airlines)) and Jan 2027 (typical $383; lowest $383 on Axel ($405 on United Airlines)); dearest Sep 2027 ($555) and Aug 2027 ($555).
• Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 39 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $30 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
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Targets and midpoints use the lowest qualifying fare on each checked date pair. One adult, economy, round trip · CLD–LAX. Examples near these targets: any schedule, Dec 19–26, United Airlines, $475.14; shorter journeys, Apr 10–17, United Airlines, $554.50.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 39 trips we checked were at least 5% less.

Which airlines fly nonstop, and where do connections stop?

No nonstop appeared on the dates we searched. None of the 25 departure dates we searched from Oct 30 to Sep 11 had a nonstop from Carlsbad, CA (CLD) to Los Angeles; other dates may. The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

• American: Via Phoenix
• United: Via San Francisco

Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed.

What prices did we find for the coming months?

Week-long fares from $383. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

When is the lowest fare a poor tradeoff?

Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Jan 9–23, paying about $9 more avoids the long return below.

• Jan 9–23 (return 14 days later): lowest fare Jan 9–23, United Airlines, $389.62. Outbound CLD–LAX: 7:15am–3:24pm, about 8 hours, one connection via San Francisco. Return LAX–CLD: 10:35pm–12:21pm, about 14 hours, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco. Arrive home Jan 24. Shorter option Jan 9–23, United Airlines, $398.58. Outbound CLD–LAX: 7:15am–3:24pm, about 8 hours, one connection via San Francisco. Return LAX–CLD: 1:10pm–8:47pm, about 7½ hours, one connection via San Francisco. About $9 more for the round trip.

Is Axel cheaper than booking with the airline?

Yes. On all 39 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $30 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

• United Airlines, Dec 8–15: $405 on United Airlines, $383 on Axel ($22 less).

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Every trip we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

October 2026

• 2026-10-30–2026-11-02 (return 3 days later): $671.18 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 3387 / 2860 / 2244 12:22–22:00, back LAX–CLD 3176 / 6206 / 4225 22:04–11:59+1; 2 connections via Phoenix and San Francisco out, 2 connections via San Francisco and Phoenix back). Arrive home Nov 3. Checked 2026-10-28T23:59:02Z.
• 2026-10-30–2026-11-02 (return 3 days later): $1,194.48 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 3387 / 2860 / 2244 12:22–22:00, back LAX–CLD 1989 / 3567 06:02–16:32; 2 connections via Phoenix and San Francisco out, one connection via Phoenix back). Checked 2026-10-28T23:59:02Z.
• 2026-10-30–2026-11-02 (return 3 days later): $1,308.31 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 3387 / 2860 / 2244 12:22–22:00, back LAX–CLD 2987 / 3365 13:16–18:13; 2 connections via Phoenix and San Francisco out, one connection via Phoenix back). Checked 2026-10-28T23:59:02Z.

November 2026

• 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 (return 7 days later): $555.16 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 1260 13:47–08:38+1, back LAX–CLD 5433 / 5510 21:35–11:57+1; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive Nov 11; 6 nights before the Nov 17 return. Arrive home Nov 18. Checked 2026-10-28T18:27:34Z.
• 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 (return 7 days later): $568.20 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 1260 13:47–08:38+1, back LAX–CLD 1905 / 5508 09:41–20:35; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive Nov 11; 6 nights before the Nov 17 return. Checked 2026-10-28T18:27:34Z.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-28 (return 7 days later): $507.05 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 580 13:47–22:52, back LAX–CLD 2742 / 5529 07:00–20:49; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via Denver back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:01:49Z.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-28 (return 7 days later): $587.76 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 580 13:47–22:52, back LAX–CLD 336 / 5510 07:04–11:57; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:01:49Z.

December 2026

• 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 (return 3 days later): $402.26 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 2449 / 1892 07:30–20:45, back LAX–CLD 1546 / 2356 / 5510 22:32–12:01+1; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back). Arrive home Dec 7. Checked 2026-10-28T19:03:55Z.
• 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 (return 3 days later): $409.01 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 2449 / 1892 07:30–20:45, back LAX–CLD 336 / 5508 07:25–20:47; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:03:55Z.
• 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 (return 3 days later): $435.64 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 2449 / 1892 07:30–20:45, back LAX–CLD 2831 / 5508 11:35–20:47; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:03:55Z.
• 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): $382.92 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5520 / 493 / 1892 09:00–20:45, back LAX–CLD 1731 / 687 / 5508 08:16–20:47; 2 connections via Denver and Las Vegas out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:27:34Z.
• 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): $388.88 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5520 / 493 / 1892 09:00–20:45, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 13:10–20:47; 2 connections via Denver and Las Vegas out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:27:34Z.
• 2026-12-19–2026-12-26 (return 7 days later): $475.14 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 2179 13:47–00:06+1, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:58–21:49; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive Dec 20; 6 nights before the Dec 26 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:10:18Z.
• 2026-12-31–2027-01-02 (return 2 days later): $466.13 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 751 / 2039 13:47–07:17+1, back LAX–CLD 2492 / 5508 06:00–21:49; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive Jan 1; 1 nights before the Jan 2 return. Checked 2026-10-29T00:00:49Z.
• 2026-12-31–2027-01-02 (return 2 days later): $474.44 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 751 / 2039 13:47–07:17+1, back LAX–CLD 4804 / 5880 / 5508 10:45–21:49; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, 2 connections via Bakersfield and San Francisco back). Arrive Jan 1; 1 nights before the Jan 2 return. Checked 2026-10-29T00:00:49Z.

January 2027

• 2027-01-09–2027-01-23 (return 14 days later): $389.62 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 2610 07:15–15:24, back LAX–CLD 1546 / 2356 / 5510 22:35–12:21+1; one connection via San Francisco out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back). Arrive home Jan 24. Checked 2026-10-28T19:14:53Z.
• 2027-01-09–2027-01-23 (return 14 days later): $398.58 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 2610 07:15–15:24, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 13:10–20:47; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:14:53Z.
• 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 (return 3 days later): $382.92 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 4227 / 2426 / 6487 06:00–17:35, back LAX–CLD 314 / 1808 / 4225 21:08–12:00+1; 2 connections via Phoenix and Las Vegas out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and Phoenix back). Arrive home Jan 19. Checked 2026-10-28T19:16:03Z.
• 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 (return 3 days later): $554.50 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 4227 / 2426 / 6487 06:00–17:35, back LAX–CLD 2755 / 4225 21:25–12:00+1; 2 connections via Phoenix and Las Vegas out, one connection via Phoenix back). Arrive home Jan 19. Checked 2026-10-28T19:16:03Z.
• 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 (return 3 days later): $577.33 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 4227 / 2426 / 6487 06:00–17:35, back LAX–CLD 1989 / 4225 06:00–11:52; 2 connections via Phoenix and Las Vegas out, one connection via Phoenix back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:16:03Z.
• 2027-01-16–2027-01-23 (return 7 days later): $382.92 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 611 / 2056 07:15–17:49, back LAX–CLD 1546 / 2356 / 5510 22:35–12:21+1; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back). Arrive home Jan 24. Checked 2026-10-28T19:18:19Z.
• 2027-01-16–2027-01-23 (return 7 days later): $389.62 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5519 / 611 / 2056 07:15–17:49, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 13:10–20:47; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:18:19Z.

February 2027

• 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 (return 4 days later): $418.72 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5520 / 531 09:00–22:52, back LAX–CLD 1731 / 687 / 5508 08:15–20:47; one connection via Denver out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:19:23Z.
• 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 (return 4 days later): $425.25 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5520 / 531 09:00–22:52, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 13:10–20:47; one connection via Denver out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:19:23Z.
• 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 (return 7 days later): $452.19 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 751 / 2039 13:48–07:17+1, back LAX–CLD 1731 / 687 / 5508 08:15–20:47; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, 2 connections via Las Vegas and San Francisco back). Arrive Feb 14; 6 nights before the Feb 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:22:07Z.
• 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 (return 7 days later): $485.55 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 751 / 2039 13:48–07:17+1, back LAX–CLD 2061 / 5529 10:41–21:02; 2 connections via San Francisco and Las Vegas out, one connection via Denver back). Arrive Feb 14; 6 nights before the Feb 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:22:07Z.

March 2027

• 2027-03-06–2027-03-13 (return 7 days later): $504.33 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:18, back LAX–CLD 2831 / 5508 11:43–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:23:19Z.
• 2027-03-25–2027-03-29 (return 4 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:18, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:28:36Z.

April 2027

• 2027-04-10–2027-04-17 (return 7 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:28, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:29:50Z.

May 2027

• 2027-05-08–2027-05-15 (return 7 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:28, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:31:12Z.
• 2027-05-28–2027-05-31 (return 3 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 2179 13:40–00:25+1, back LAX–CLD 562 / 5509 09:15–17:58; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive May 29; 2 nights before the May 31 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:32:35Z.

June 2027

• 2027-06-12–2027-06-19 (return 7 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:28, back LAX–CLD 2199 / 5509 10:15–17:58; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:34:12Z.

July 2027

• 2027-07-02–2027-07-05 (return 3 days later): $890.17 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5501 / 2866 / 4649 18:00–07:10+1, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; 2 connections via San Francisco and Santa Barbara out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive Jul 3; 2 nights before the Jul 5 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:39:38Z.
• 2027-07-02–2027-07-05 (return 3 days later): $942.76 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5501 / 2866 / 4649 18:00–07:10+1, back LAX–CLD 1210 / 5508 16:15–20:18; 2 connections via San Francisco and Santa Barbara out, one connection via San Francisco back). Arrive Jul 3; 2 nights before the Jul 5 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:39:38Z.
• 2027-07-10–2027-07-17 (return 7 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:28, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:41:26Z.

August 2027

• 2027-08-07–2027-08-14 (return 7 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:28, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:43:25Z.

September 2027

• 2027-09-03–2027-09-06 (return 3 days later): $768.28 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 4022 / 2423 / 2556 06:36–21:59, back LAX–CLD 2341 / 4021 09:57–18:33; 2 connections via Phoenix and San Francisco out, one connection via Phoenix back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:45:35Z.
• 2027-09-03–2027-09-06 (return 3 days later): $1,067.83 American Airlines (out CLD–LAX 4022 / 2423 / 2556 06:36–21:59, back LAX–CLD 2027 / 3509 06:30–11:45; 2 connections via Phoenix and San Francisco out, one connection via Phoenix back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:45:35Z.
• 2027-09-11–2027-09-18 (return 7 days later): $554.50 United Airlines (out CLD–LAX 5599 / 442 13:40–21:28, back LAX–CLD 469 / 5508 12:50–20:18; one connection via San Francisco out, one connection via San Francisco back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:48:20Z.

How we checked

On Oct 28, 2026, Axel priced round trips from CLD to LAX for one adult in economy: 1 Saturday departure with returns 14 days later, 11 Saturday and 2 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, 1 Friday and 1 Thursday departures with returns 4 days later, 5 Friday and 1 Thursday departures with returns 3 days later and 1 Thursday departure with returns 2 days later, October 2026 to September 2027. Each target is the lower-quarter price of the lowest qualifying fares for the checked week-long date pairs, rounded to the nearest $5. The midpoint is their median; neither is a historical market average. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤11h out / ≤11h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel’s are its regular price, before Member or promo savings. This is a snapshot, not a forecast. Check bags and change rules on your fare.

Airports covered: CLD → LAX. Each example names its actual airports.

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Other available fares

CLD–LAX · 2026-10-30–2026-11-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $671.18 · American Airlines 3387 / 2860 / 2244 · 12:22–22:00 local · 2 stops (PHX, SFO) · 9h 38m. Airline fare: $708.

• $776.54 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:47–21:26 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 39m. Airline fare: $820.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-11-13–2026-11-20 · 4 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 4 adults; outbound and return were selected together. Check again for current availability.

• $1,839.09 · United Airlines 5599 / 1260 · 13:47–08:38 (November 14, 2026) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 18h 51m. Return: United Airlines 1006 / 2047 / 5508 · LAX–CLD · November 20, 2026 · 08:20–20:35 local · 2 stop(s) (LAS, SFO) · 735 minutes. Airline fare: $1,941.

• $1,881 · United Airlines 5599 / 1260 · 13:47–08:38 (November 14, 2026) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 18h 51m. Return: United Airlines 1853 / 5508 · LAX–CLD · November 20, 2026 · 22:35–20:35 (November 21, 2026) local · 1 stop(s) (SFO) · 1320 minutes. Airline fare: $1,980.

• $2,048.20 · United Airlines 5599 / 1260 · 13:47–08:38 (November 14, 2026) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 18h 51m. Return: United Airlines 469 / 5508 · LAX–CLD · November 20, 2026 · 13:05–20:35 local · 1 stop(s) (SFO) · 450 minutes. Airline fare: $2,156.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-11-13–2026-11-20 · 4 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $1,881 · United Airlines 5599 / 1260 · 13:47–08:38 (November 14, 2026) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 18h 51m. Airline fare: $1,980.

• $1,953.91 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:47–21:26 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 39m. Airline fare: $2,060.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-11-21–2026-11-28 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $516.78 · United Airlines 5599 / 580 · 13:47–22:52 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 9h 5m. Airline fare: $546.

• $524.52 · American Airlines 4227 / 1677 / 6346 · 06:00–21:04 local · 2 stops (PHX, SMF) · 15h 4m. Airline fare: $553.

• $536.28 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:47–21:26 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 39m. Airline fare: $566.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:01 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $555.16 · United Airlines 5599 / 1260 · 13:47–08:38 (November 11, 2026) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 18h 51m. Airline fare: $585.

• $590.93 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:47–21:26 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 39m. Airline fare: $625.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 06:27 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-12-31–2027-01-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $466.13 · United Airlines 5599 / 1995 / 2039 · 13:47–07:17 (January 1, 2027) local · 2 stops (SFO, LAS) · 17h 30m. Airline fare: $493.

• $475.14 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:47–21:29 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 42m. Airline fare: $502.

Captured example · October 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-12-19–2026-12-26 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $475.14 · United Airlines 5599 / 2179 · 13:47–00:06 (December 20, 2026) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 10h 19m. Airline fare: $502.

• $576.04 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:47–21:29 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 42m. Airline fare: $607.

• $589.03 · American Airlines 4227 / 2966 · 06:00–15:39 local · 1 stop (PHX) · 9h 39m. Airline fare: $622.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:10 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $402.26 · United Airlines 5519 / 611 / 1892 · 07:30–20:45 local · 2 stops (SFO, LAS) · 13h 15m. Airline fare: $425.

• $414.85 · United Airlines 5599 / 2409 · 13:49–21:27 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 38m. Airline fare: $439.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:03 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $382.92 · United Airlines 5520 / 493 / 1892 · 09:00–20:45 local · 2 stops (DEN, LAS) · 11h 45m. Airline fare: $405.

• $382.92 · American Airlines 4227 / 2940 / 6446 · 06:00–19:55 local · 2 stops (PHX, LAS) · 13h 55m. Airline fare: $405.

• $388.88 · United Airlines 5519 / 2610 · 07:30–15:35 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 8h 5m. Airline fare: $410.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 06:27 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-01-16–2027-01-23 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $382.92 · United Airlines 5519 / 611 / 2056 · 07:15–17:49 local · 2 stops (SFO, LAS) · 10h 34m. Airline fare: $405.

• $408.28 · American Airlines 4225 / 845 / 1824 · 12:30–20:15 local · 2 stops (PHX, LAS) · 7h 45m. Airline fare: $430.

• $418.72 · United Airlines 5520 / 2240 · 09:00–19:41 local · 1 stop (DEN) · 10h 41m. Airline fare: $441.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:18 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $382.92 · American Airlines 4227 / 2426 / 6487 · 06:00–17:35 local · 2 stops (PHX, LAS) · 11h 35m. Airline fare: $405.

• $408.28 · United Airlines 5520 / 493 / 1892 · 09:00–20:16 local · 2 stops (DEN, LAS) · 11h 16m. Airline fare: $430.

• $425.25 · American Airlines 4225 / 671 · 12:30–08:55 (January 16, 2027) local · 1 stop (PHX) · 20h 25m. Airline fare: $450.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:16 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-01-09–2027-01-23 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $389.62 · United Airlines 5519 / 2610 · 07:15–15:24 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 8h 9m. Airline fare: $411.

• $421.63 · American Airlines 4227 / 2428 · 06:00–15:48 local · 1 stop (PHX) · 9h 48m. Airline fare: $445.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:14 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $452.19 · United Airlines 5599 / 2347 / 2039 · 13:48–07:17 (February 14, 2027) local · 2 stops (SFO, LAS) · 17h 29m. Airline fare: $477.

• $454.32 · United Airlines 5515 / 531 · 13:24–22:52 local · 1 stop (DEN) · 9h 28m. Airline fare: $480.

• $471.65 · American Airlines 3803 / 3320 / 2690 · 16:58–09:27 (February 14, 2027) local · 2 stops (PHX, LAS) · 16h 29m. Airline fare: $497.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:22 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $425.25 · United Airlines 5520 / 531 · 09:00–22:52 local · 1 stop (DEN) · 13h 52m. Airline fare: $450.

• $496.65 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:48–21:29 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 41m. Airline fare: $525.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:19 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-03-13–2027-03-20 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:18 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 38m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:24 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-03-25–2027-03-29 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:18 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 38m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:28 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-03-06–2027-03-13 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $504.33 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:18 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 38m. Airline fare: $532.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:23 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-04-10–2027-04-17 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:29 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-05-28–2027-05-31 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 2179 · 13:40–00:25 (May 29, 2027) local · 1 stop (SFO) · 10h 45m. Airline fare: $584.

• $577.97 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $610.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:32 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-05-08–2027-05-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:31 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-06-12–2027-06-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:34 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-07-10–2027-07-17 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:41 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-07-02–2027-07-05 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $598.82 · United Airlines 5501 / 2866 / 4649 · 18:00–07:10 (July 3, 2027) local · 2 stops (SFO, SBA) · 13h 10m. Airline fare: $632.

• $599.45 · American Airlines 4021 / 2341 · 19:10–08:49 (July 3, 2027) local · 1 stop (PHX) · 13h 39m. Airline fare: $633.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:39 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-08-07–2027-08-14 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:43 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-09-11–2027-09-18 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $554.50 · United Airlines 5599 / 442 · 13:40–21:28 local · 1 stop (SFO) · 7h 48m. Airline fare: $584.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:48 PM UTC

CLD–LAX · 2027-09-03–2027-09-06 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $568.20 · American Airlines 4022 / 2423 / 2556 · 06:36–21:59 local · 2 stops (PHX, SFO) · 15h 23m. Airline fare: $600.

• $598.82 · United Airlines 5519 / 1578 / 5647 · 07:45–18:57 local · 2 stops (SFO, SBA) · 11h 12m. Airline fare: $632.

• $606.73 · American Airlines 4204 / 1270 · 16:45–08:47 (September 4, 2027) local · 1 stop (PHX) · 16h 2m. Airline fare: $639.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:45 PM UTC

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