Denver to Los Angeles (APA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 844 mi 2h 3m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between APA and LAX, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to LAX.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
156
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
APA → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
LAX → APA
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric APA→LAX DEN→LAX BJC→LAX
Distance from APA 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 18 2
Weekly flights 1 407 1
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 7m 1h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver.
APA: MDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

APA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 2h 3m. The route covers 844 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from APA to LAX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, RIL, EGE, PHX, MTJ, SLC, OAK, ABQ, ELP, TUS, BZN, MCI, PDX, SFO, OMA, TUL, SGR, MEM, MSP, SJD, HOU, BNA, YVR, AUS, MDW, SAT, PVR, RDU, IAD, YUL, MCO, PHL, FLL, LAS, RSW, MIA, BOS, PBI, ANC, DWA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from LAX to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and COS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from APA to LAX

Centennial Airport (APA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to LAX ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).