Cheap flights Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Denver to Los Angeles is a 979-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DEN → LAX | $259 | $120 | $379 |
| Cheapest combo | DEN → LAX | $259 | $120 | $379 |
Departure airports near Denver
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN — Denver | 22.4 mi / 28m | $80 | $259 | $339 |
| COS — Colorado Springs | 77.9 mi / 1h 14m | $91 | $264 | $356 |
| EGE — Vail | 121.3 mi / 1h 56m | $107 | $276 | $383 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DEN | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $259 | $299 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $278 | $318 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $291 | $343 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 979 miles, 16h 23m, and an estimated $172 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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