flights.net DEN → LAX
- Distance
- 861 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 861 miles. United and Southwest fight for this busy mountain-to-coast corridor, with Frontier adding low-cost pressure from its Denver base. Denver to Los Angeles serves business, connecting, and outdoor-leisure travelers alike.
Connecting Denver, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 861-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 13m. Departures use Denver International Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the DEN–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Denver International Airport (DEN) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 861 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 2h 13m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines operate nonstop service from Denver to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Frontier Airlines (F9)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 between Denver and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and fall balance pleasant Denver weather with lower fares than the ski-season and summer peaks. October is especially comfortable.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Denver International Airport (DEN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Denver to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for DEN–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- SEA → DEN Seattle to Denver
- DEN → SFO Denver to San Francisco
- DEN → ORD Denver to Chicago
- IAH → LAX Houston to Los Angeles
- PHX → LAX Phoenix to Los Angeles
- SLC → LAX Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
- LAS → LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- LAX → SEA Los Angeles to Seattle
- SEA → LAX Seattle to Los Angeles
- JFK → LAX New York to Los Angeles
- LAX → JFK Los Angeles to New York
- LAX → LHR Los Angeles to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Denver to Los Angeles?
- Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 861 miles (1,386 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 13m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Denver to Los Angeles?
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the DEN to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 on the Denver–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Denver to Los Angeles?
- Spring and fall balance pleasant Denver weather with lower fares than the ski-season and summer peaks. October is especially comfortable.
- Is DEN to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the DEN to LAX route connect?
- This route links Denver, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Denver to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Denver International Airport (DEN/KDEN) in Denver and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.