Los Angeles to Denver (LAX–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Denver
8 carriers, 564 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
564 Flights/wk
861 mi
1h 57m nonstop
+1h ahead
184 1-stop hubs
LAX–DEN is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 184 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–DEN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CA, CM, OZ, SQ, VA | 64 | 32Q, 738, 739 | 2h20-2h32 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CA, CM, OZ, SQ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, LY, SK, WS | 41 | 319, E75L, E7W | 2h19-2h31 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, LY, SK, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 38 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h57-2h25 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, GF, JL, PR, QF, QR | 35 | CR7, E75 | 2h19-2h32 | Oneworld | AS, GF, JL, PR, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 25 | 32N, 32Q, A21N | 2h29-2h39 | – | Y4 | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | CR7 | 2h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
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, LAX to DEN direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Afternoon/evening departures
94
Nonstop flights
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Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DEN.
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Denver from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→DEN | LGB→DEN | BUR→DEN |
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| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 564 | 25 | 63 |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 1h 43m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Long Beach (LGB) to Denver flights · Burbank (BUR) to Denver flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Denver International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Denver is 1 hour
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LAX: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
LAX: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 39m.
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.
Getting from DEN
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Denver Climate
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
Facts
LAX–DEN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Denver route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights564 out / 554 return
1-stop connections184 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 39m. The route covers 861 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, GXA, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 20 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 564 nonstop flights per week from LAX to DEN. The return direction has about 554 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TEX, RIL, APA, PVU, BUR, TRM, MHR, NUQ, GJT, CCR, EGE, COS, CLD, APC, DRO, BIH, GUC, BFL, HDN, RAP, PRC, MKC, OTH, DLH, FCM, EAR, SGR, SUS, BFI, LNK, PAE, LIT, ICT, YLW, PWK, MSN, UGN, ABI, IAB, YWG, GRK, GRB, CPS, MFE, MKE, ECP, BHM, LEX, PDK, SBN, JAC, TYS, SAV, PNS, SNA, GNV, SJD, OAX, MMU, APF, HPN, INT, NAS, SAF, TEB, GUA, RSW, BDL, PLS, GCM, PVD, PSC, LGA, BUF, SUN, SJO, CVG, SGU, MRY, PSP, EUG, LAS, ELP, HOU, KEF, MFR, SBA, PHX, OAK, BOI, MSP, SFO, ABQ, SLC, RDM, SAN, GEG, FAT, LIR, MSO, MEX, PTY, RNO, IAH, MCI, SMF, DTW, YYC, SBP, CLT, MDW, STS, OKC, STL, TUS, DFW, SAT, AUS, SEA, TUL, LIH, SJC, KOA, PDX, OMA, DAL, RDU, MEM, MTY, LGB, OGG, MAN, ORD, CMH, MSY, DUB, BNA, YEG, IND, ASE, IAD, CLE, DSM, JFK, TPA, MIA, RDD, MCO, ACV, HNL, ATL, MTJ, GDL, FLL, PHL, FCA, BZN, YVR, XNA, BWI, HND, SDF, BOS, MUC, RIC, ORF, YYZ, EWR, YUL, FCO, PVR, DCA, HCR, GSP, BZE, PIT, CUN, PBI, ANC, FRA, LHR, NRT and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
LAX–DEN departures originate from multiple terminals depending on carrier: United from Terminals 7–8, Southwest from Terminal 1, Delta from Terminals 2–3, Frontier from Terminal 3. The Automated People Mover connects parking and terminals, but inter-terminal transfers between domestic and international terminals still require exiting and re-clearing security if changing carriers.
The prevailing westerly jet stream at cruise altitude creates an asymmetry on this east-west corridor. DEN–LAX (westbound) has a tailwind, reducing block time by 15–25 minutes compared to the LAX–DEN return. Published schedules typically pad LAX–DEN by 10–20 minutes relative to DEN–LAX to account for this variance.
LAX is a major international entry point with CBP Global Entry lanes, and many transpacific passengers use it as the first US point of entry before connecting to Denver via LAX–DEN. United and other carriers market this routing for international passengers accessing Colorado ski resorts. Same-day connections at LAX for transpacific-originating passengers require careful timing due to customs processing variability.
Los Angeles to Denver
The LAX–DEN route carries passengers from the Pacific Coast eastward into the Mountain West, 1,390km in roughly 2.5 hours. Ten carriers operate over 300 weekly departures. United and Southwest lead in frequency; Frontier, Spirit, and Delta provide additional competitive pressure. LAX–DEN is a significant international-to-domestic connection route for transpacific passengers entering the US at Los Angeles.
Denver International's Layout for Connecting Passengers
LAX–DEN arrivals land at Denver International's Jeppesen Terminal, which connects to three concourses (A, B, C) via an underground automated train. There is no airside walkway between the terminal and concourses. First-time visitors to DEN should expect a 10–15 minute walk and train journey from the gate to baggage claim or ground transport. The RTD A Line rail link to downtown departs from Level 5 of the main terminal.