Track Denver to Los Angeles Flights
Get SMS alerts for DEN-LAX flights. Mountain West to the coast.
Track This RouteOutbound
2 hours 30 minutes
Return
2 hours 45 minutes
Daily Flights
20+
Airlines
6
Timezone note
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific vs Mountain Time).
About this route
Denver to Los Angeles flights
Denver to Los Angeles is a high-frequency corridor connecting United's massive DEN hub with the sprawling LAX complex. Over 20 daily nonstops give travelers plenty of options, with United offering the most departures and Frontier — Denver's hometown ultra-low-cost carrier — providing aggressive price competition. Southwest, Delta, and American round out the field with strong schedules.
The flight tracks southwest over the Rockies and across the Mojave Desert, taking about 2 hours 30 minutes. The 1-hour timezone shift westbound means a noon Mountain departure arrives around 12:30pm Pacific, which is easy to miscalculate. LAX's notorious ground-side congestion can add 30-45 minutes between landing and reaching a rideshare or rental car shuttle.
Denver International's remote location — 25 miles from downtown — means travelers should budget significant ground time on both ends. DEN's altitude (5,431 feet) doesn't affect jet performance meaningfully but can surprise first-time visitors with dry air and sun intensity. Landing alerts are particularly useful at LAX, where the sheer volume of arrivals creates taxi delays and gate holds that stretch the gap between "landed" and "at the gate."
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the Denver to LA flight?
About 2 hours 30 minutes westbound. The return is slightly longer at around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Which airlines fly Denver to Los Angeles?
United, Southwest, Delta, American, Frontier, and Spirit all offer nonstop service. United and Frontier have the most departures.
What's the time difference?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver — Pacific vs Mountain Time.
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