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

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Los Angeles to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 844 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
COS ~3h 37m SCF ~3h 58m SLC ~4h 20m PHX ~4h 22m ASE ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
397
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APA → LAX
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 SNA→APA
Distance from LAX – 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 50m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 100% –
Santa Ana (SNA) 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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
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 approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 844 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to APA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COS, SCF, SLC, PHX, ASE, OAK, ABQ, BFI, BZN, AUS, SAT, SFO, TUL, YYC, YVR, IAH, DSM, MSP, HOU, MKE, YLW, SEA, MDW, MSY, SAV, BNA, CMH, PIE, MCO, TPA, FLL, YYZ, DCA, PBI, IAD, MIA, BOS, HNL, SNA, LAS and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SNA. 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 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 ranges from 1 hours 50 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 COS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).