Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
The data runs November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for seven months. Of the well-covered ones, November 2026 is the cheapest (7,000 points), ahead of January 2027 (11,000).
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Denver to Los Angelesaward flights
Compare 7 loyalty programs for Denver to Los Angeles award flights, with economy seats from 7,000 points.
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Route snapshot
Denver to Los Angeles shows nonstop award space on Delta and United Airlines. Award pricing spans seven programs, and economy starts at 7,000 points via American AAdvantage. That spread of programs is the opportunity: identical seats often price differently from one to the next, so compare before transferring a single point. The live tables below re-price DEN–LAX across all seven programs every day.
- Route
- DEN to LAX
- Direct service
- 107 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 4
- Best economy price
- From 7,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 29,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 14,500 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 7,000Lowest | 29,000Lowest | 14,500Lowest |
 DeltaDL | 11,000pts | Not available | 28,300pts |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 12,500pts | 46,000pts | 25,000pts |
 United AirlinesUA | 12,500pts | Not available | 34,600pts |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/6/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Denver and Los Angeles price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 7,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 7,000 |
| Dec 2026 | 25,000 |
| Jan 2027 | 11,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 25,000 |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | 25,000 |
| May 2027 | 25,000 |
| Jun 2027 | 25,000 |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Jan, Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 7,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
4 airlines with award seats between Denver and Los Angeles, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASDeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Denver to Los Angeles with points.
About this route
Denver to Los Angeles is served by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 7 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 7,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Denver–Los Angeles Flights
This route runs from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Delta and United Airlines both carry nonstop award space in the data. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A319, Airbus A321, and Boeing 757-200. Nonstops account for about 36% of the award options in the data.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Denver–Los Angeles with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat connects once; skipping the connection means an economy nonstop on either carrier at a higher price. The economy floor adds about $6 in taxes and fees, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Business runs about 4 times the economy price. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage takes economy at 7,000 points. Qantas Frequent Flyer is cheapest in business class at 29,000 points. First class starts at 14,500 points through American AAdvantage on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Of the other five, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, and United MileagePlus are worth a look too.
Airlines & Routing Options
The Denver–Los Angeles nonstop is contested on points: Delta (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) both show award space. That gives partner currencies from both alliances a way onto a nonstop. Only four airlines show award space here, but seven programs sell their seats, so the program matters more than the carrier.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Arriving in the Los Angeles area, Orange County (SNA) prices higher at 12,500 points in economy versus the 7,000-point floor, so keep it for dates when LAX is sold out; Ontario (ONT) starts at 13,800. Ontario also logs nonstop flights from Denver in the data. The return, Los Angeles to Denver, has its own page, since award pricing can differ by direction. For another option from Denver, Cancun prices from 7,400 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Denver to Los Angeles.
SFOLAXSan Francisco to Los Angeles
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ORDLAXChicago to Los Angeles
From 5,700 ptsBusiness 25,500 pts
LGALAXNew York to Los Angeles
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 58,000 pts
LHRLAXLondon to Los Angeles
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 41,000 pts
DENCUNDenver to Cancun
From 7,400 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
IADLAXWashington to Los Angeles
From 8,000 ptsBusiness 43,600 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Denver to Los Angeles route.
Economy currently starts at 7,000 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with one stop. This route is priced by seven programs, so compare them side by side. The live table above has the current low in each cabin.