Flights Los Angeles → Denver
As of July 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to Denver have a typical range USD 163–256, median USD 191. Full range across all 418 offers: USD 136–263. We analyzed 418 offers from 11 airlines in a single price check.
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Why fly Los Angeles → Denver?
This route offers a convenient connection between two major West Coast and Mountain West hubs, ideal for both business and leisure travel. With a wide range of carriers, travelers can often find competitive fares for this popular journey.
Best for: budget-conscious travelers · last-minute travelers · leisure travelers
Booking tips: To secure a better deal, aim to book when prices are closer to the p25 of $173.98, as the median price is $190.95 and prices can reach up to $263. Consider booking with carriers that may have lower base fares, but factor in potential hidden fees which average 25% of the base fare.
Prices for this route are within a moderate range, typical for a transcontinental flight of this distance in the US.
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → Denver
Based on 418 offers · July 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → Denver
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · July 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Denver cost?
Based on 418 offers · July 2026
Los Angeles to Denver flights ranged from USD 136 to USD 263 across 418 offers analyzed in July 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 418 offers.
These 418 offers (July 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 174 and USD 236
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to Denver flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to Denver routes. The breakdown below is based on 418 offers analyzed in July 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 46 | 25% |
| UA | 66 | 31% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| MX | 10 | 4% |
United Airlines: base ~USD 126 + fees USD 66 = ~USD 192 total. Breeze Airways: base ~USD 226 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 236 total.
United Airlines's USD 66 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Breeze Airways's lower-fee model — the USD 100 base difference shrinks to USD 44 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to Denver?
11 airlines flew Los Angeles to Denver in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 161–256 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 245 | 161–256 | 180 | 46 (26%) |
 United | 22 | 181–235 | 181 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 82 | 181–261 | 192 | 66 (34%) |
 Frontier | 12 | 140–246 | 219 | n/a |
 Southwest Airlines | 4 | 190–236 | 221 | 0 (0%) |
 UA|JetBlue | 6 | — | 222 | n/a |
 F9|JetBlue | 4 | 185–259 | 231 | n/a |
 Breeze Airways | 1 | — | 236 | 10 (4%) |
 Southwest | 33 | 236–259 | 240 | n/a |
 American | 5 | 241–254 | 241 | n/a |
 Delta | 4 | — | 247 | n/a |
Where do the best Los Angeles → Denver prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Los Angeles to Denver flights
- Full-service carriers on Los Angeles–Denver cost 1.0x more than budget airlines (USD 219 vs USD 219 median; overall median USD 191).
- UA charges 6.6x more in ancillary fees than MX — USD 66 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 87 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 172. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Denver cost?
- Based on 418 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to Denver flights range from USD 136 to USD 263, with a median price of USD 191. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to Denver flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 48 to the base fare on Los Angeles to Denver flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to Denver including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to Denver at USD 180 (median across 245 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–Denver flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 172. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to Denver routes?
- Los Angeles to Denver has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 136 to USD 263 across 418 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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