Denver to Los Angeles (DEN–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Denver to Los Angeles
18 carriers, 408 flights/week nonstop.
18 Airlines
408 Flights/wk
861 mi
2h 13m nonstop
-1h behind
135 1-stop hubs
DEN–LAX is served by 18 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 135 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DEN–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 75 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h13-2h45 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 65 | 32Q, 738, 739, 7M8, 7M9, A21N | 2h25-2h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 35 | CR7 | 2h37-2h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 35 | 319, E75L, E7W | 2h34-2h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 31 | 32Q, 739, 7M8, 7M9 | 2h36-2h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 29 | 319, E7W | 2h34-2h41 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 21 | A21N | 2h41-2h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 21 | 32Q, A21N | 2h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 21 | E7W | 2h34-2h41 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 17 | 32N, A20N, A21N | 2h30-2h47 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | CR7 | 2h41-2h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 14 | CR7 | 2h41-2h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 11 | E7W | 2h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | CR7 | 2h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | CR7 | 2h42 | – | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | CR7 | 2h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to LAX direction.
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58
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
72
Nonstop flights
408
Outbound / wk
395
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
135
Hubs
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Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,297
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → LAX
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
91%
Return
LAX → DEN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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92%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DEN delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Denver
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | DEN→LAX | BJC→LAX | COS→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 408 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 13m | 1h 53m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Denver (BJC) to Los Angeles flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to Los Angeles flights · Eagle (EGE) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour
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Denver.
DEN: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
DEN: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 2h 47m.
Getting to DEN
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
Facts
DEN–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Denver to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time2h 13m to 2h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)18
Weekly flights408 out / 395 return
1-stop connections135 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DEN to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 2h 13m to 2h 47m. The route covers 861 miles.
18 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, Gulf Air, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 408 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LAX. The return direction has about 395 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, BJC, SCF, TEX, COS, BUR, APC, CLD, MAF, LNK, VCV, BFF, SWO, IAB, ICT, SUA, BFI, YLW, SDF, YWG, MSN, PDK, JAX, SJD, TEB, BCT, BZN, MEM, PVR, RDU, CUN, SJU, MFR, MSY, SGU, PHX, SAN, PRC, LAS, PBI, XNA, SBA, SBP, DFW, PSP, PAE, SJC, DAL, SFO, PSC, ASE, RNO, SLC, CVG, SMF, ABQ, TUS, ANC, EUG, FCA, OAK, IAH, MDW, BNA, HOU, OKC, BOI, DTW, MCI, GJT, GEG, SEA, OMA, STL, YVR, ORD, SAF, FAT, AUS, ATL, PDX, MSP, BWI, MRY, ELP, RDM, SAT, MTJ, SUN, ACV, CLT, FRA, MEX, IAD, PTY, GDL, EWR, TPA, MIA, YYC, MCO, JFK, IND, RDD, MTY, DSM, HND, BOS, JAC, FLL, SJO, EGE, HDN, CLE, YEG, TUL, NRT, PHL, DCA, CMH, STS, YYZ, LHR, LIR, PIT, HNL, BZE, KOA, RSW, OGG, GCM, LIH, YUL, IST and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from LAX to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.
United operates into Terminals 7 and 8 at LAX. These are connected airside to each other but not to other terminals. If you're connecting at LAX to a partner carrier or international flight, factor in the time to take the Automated People Mover to the Tom Bradley International Terminal or walk to adjacent terminals.
Travellers using Eagle County (EGE), Aspen (ASE), or Colorado Springs (COS) frequently connect through DEN to reach LAX for transpacific departures. DEN is the primary gateway for resort-originating passengers needing a large hub's international connectivity.
LAX marine layer fog is most common between May and July, typically between midnight and 11am. DEN–LAX overnight red-eyes or very early morning arrivals can encounter IFR conditions at LAX, occasionally causing holds at 3,000–5,000 feet or diversions to Ontario (ONT) or Burbank (BUR). Afternoon DEN–LAX arrivals are not significantly affected.
Denver to Los Angeles
The DEN–LAX corridor spans the interior West to the Pacific, covering roughly 1,390km in just under 2.5 hours. Ten carriers operate over 315 weekly departures. United runs the route as an intra-hub connector between its DEN and LAX operations; Southwest maintains high frequency from its Denver focus city; Frontier, Spirit, and others compete at the low end. The route carries mountain-state leisure travelers to LAX's international network and LA-based travelers into Colorado's outdoors economy.
DEN as a Mountain West Hub
Denver International is the fifth-busiest US airport and the primary commercial gateway for the Rocky Mountain region. Its location 25 miles northeast of downtown requires factoring the 37-minute RTD A Line rail connection or a $35–55 ride-share into travel planning. Jeppesen Terminal's three concourses are connected only by the underground automated train, making inter-concourse connections straightforward but requiring the train leg.