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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h 29m AAACAF → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 6h 39m SYWN → WUPXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
844 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and APA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Los Angeles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~4h 29m DAL ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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
LAX → APA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
APA → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric LAX→APA BUR→APA SNA→APA
Distance from LAX – 18 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 10
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 53m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Denver flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Denver flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Denver route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 844 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from APA to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, SNA and SBD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from LAX to APA

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

LAX to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to APA is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Bernardino (SBD).