Los Angeles to Denver (LAX–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Denver
14 carriers, 387 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
387 Flights/wk
861 mi
2h 15m nonstop
+1h ahead
139 1-stop hubs
LAX–DEN is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 139 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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| WN Southwest Airlines | 72 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h15-2h30 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 63 | 32Q, 739, 752, 753, A21N, B39M | 2h21-3h56 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 56 | 32Q, 739, 753, 7M9, A21N | 2h21-2h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 35 | CR7 | 2h29-2h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | 319, E75L, E7W | 2h20-2h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | CR7 | 2h29-2h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 32Q, 7M8, 7M9 | 2h21-2h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32Q, A20N, A21N | 2h29-2h33 | – | – | |
| AV avianca | 18 | A21N | 2h21-2h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | E75S, E7W | 2h23-2h28 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 14 | E7W | 2h29-2h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CA Air China | 10 | 32Q, 7M9 | 2h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 319 | 2h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | CR7 | 2h32 | Oneworld | – |
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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56
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55
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58
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
63
Nonstop flights
387
Outbound / wk
408
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
139
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,280
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 → DEN
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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74%
Arriving
40%
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DEN → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LAX delays → DEN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Denver from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→DEN | LGB→DEN | BUR→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 387 | 42 | 75 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 10m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
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.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour
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Los Angeles.
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 2h 15m to 3h 56m.
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 time2h 15m to 3h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights387 out / 408 return
1-stop connections139 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 2h 15m to 3h 56m. The route covers 861 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Air China, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 387 nonstop flights per week from LAX to DEN. The return direction has about 408 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, RIL, PVU, MHR, BUR, COS, CLD, DRO, BIH, IAB, BFI, SGR, MKC, LNK, LIT, ICT, ABI, GRB, YLW, MKE, MSN, SAF, EGE, BHM, PAE, JAC, PNS, SAV, GNV, TEB, HPN, APF, SJD, PVR, PSC, GCM, PRC, CVG, YEG, SNA, SBA, SGU, LAS, FCA, OAK, SAN, SFO, PHX, GDL, ABQ, MRY, HOU, SLC, BOI, ELP, DAL, RDM, SBP, MFR, SMF, MSP, FAT, PBI, PTY, DFW, MCI, SJC, MDW, TUS, EUG, RNO, IAH, CLT, OKC, SAT, SUN, STS, OMA, STL, AUS, KOA, PDX, CLE, PSP, RDD, TUL, SEA, DSM, DTW, OGG, ORD, ANC, MSY, MEX, RDU, ACV, IAD, GUC, PIT, BNA, YUL, GEG, IND, LIH, ASE, ATL, MTJ, HDN, MCO, CMH, BZN, YYC, JFK, BWI, TPA, BZE, SJO, HNL, EWR, YVR, PHL, MEM, MIA, FRA, LGA, FLL, BOS, HND, MTY, YYZ, NRT, XNA, RSW, DCA, CUN, LIR, MUC, IST and LHR. 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.
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.
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.