Los Angeles to Aspen (LAX–ASE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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736 mi airlines 67/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5605
UA United
E7W
9:17 AM
PDT T8
12:51 PM
MDT
2h 34m
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AA4964
AA American
CR7
9:30 AM
PDT T4
1:08 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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DL3704
DL Delta
E75L
9:35 AM
PDT T2
12:56 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5636
UA United
E7W
11:00 AM
PDT T7
2:17 PM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA5553
UA United
E75L
11:59 AM
PDT T8
3:20 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5940
UA United
E75L
1:50 PM
PDT T8
4:36 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS4652
AS Alaska
CR7
3:29 PM
PDT
6:54 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA6519
AA American
CR7
3:29 PM
PDT T4
6:54 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM1950
CM Copa
E7W
4:20 PM
PDT T8
7:47 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA5786
UA United
E7W
6:43 PM
PDT T8
9:59 PM
MDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA5851
UA United
E75L
10:00 AM
MDT
11:39 AM
PDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA6402
AA American
CR7
12:19 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS4499
AS Alaska
CR7
12:19 PM
MDT
1:54 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL4133
DL Delta
E7W
12:20 PM
MDT TM
1:52 PM
PDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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CM1956
CM Copa
E75L
3:25 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
PDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA5635
UA United
E7W
3:40 PM
MDT
5:14 PM
PDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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UA5368
UA United
E75L
4:47 PM
MDT
5:56 PM
PDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5422
UA United
E7W
5:09 PM
MDT
6:28 PM
PDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA5735
UA United
E7W
6:34 PM
MDT
8:08 PM
PDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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CM1958
CM Copa
E7W
6:39 PM
MDT
8:18 PM
PDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA5940
UA United
E75L
6:39 PM
MDT
8:18 PM
PDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA6519
AA American
CR7
7:24 PM
MDT
8:57 PM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AS4652
AS Alaska
CR7
7:24 PM
MDT
8:57 PM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Aspen
5 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 736 mi 1h 46m nonstop +1h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

LAX–ASE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 736 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ASE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 35 E75L, E7W 1h46-2h34 82% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 12 CR7 2h25-2h38 82% Oneworld
CM Copa Airlines 7 E7W 2h27 82% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 7 E75L 2h21 82% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 5 CR7 2h25 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (42 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (17 flights/wk, 26%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to ASE direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,297
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → ASE
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
ASE → LAX
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Aspen from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Metric LAX→ASE BUR→ASE SNA→ASE
Distance from LAX 18 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 2
Weekly flights 67 1 1
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 57m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Aspen.
Distance & Flight Time
736 mi / 1,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m to 2h 38m.
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.

LAX–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance736 mi / 1,185 km
Flight time1h 46m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights67 out / 87 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ASE
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to ASE flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) take approximately 1h 46m to 2h 38m. The route covers 736 miles.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ASE. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, LAS, BUR, SLC, PSP, TUS, ABQ, SNA, OAK, JAC, RNO, SJC, BZN, SAT, DAL, LNK, FTW, TUL, OMA, MSP, HOU, MDW, MEM, STL, IND, SGR, BNA, SUA, CMH, PIT, MSY, TPA, MCO, GSO, IAD, FLL, BWI, EWR, PBI, RSW, HPN, TEB, BOS, PHL, MIA, LGA, CLT, PHX, SFO, DEN, AUS, IAH, DFW, ORD and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Aspen is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ASE to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, SNA and PSP. 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 ASE

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ASE ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 736 miles (1,185 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).