How Much Does a Weekend Trip from LA Cost? (Flight + Hotel Breakdown)

It depends entirely on where you go and when you book. But here are real numbers based on the prices we track every week across every nonstop route from LA.

Budget tier: $150-300 per person

Destinations: Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, Reno. Flights: $60-160 round trip. Hotels: $50-90 per night. Total for flights plus two nights: $160-340. Food and activities at the destination will add $50-100, but these cities have plenty of cheap or free things to do.

Mid-range tier: $300-500 per person

Destinations: Denver, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Boise. Flights: $100-250 round trip. Hotels: $90-150 per night. Total for flights plus two nights: $280-550. These cities have great food scenes, outdoor activities, and walkable neighborhoods that don't require spending much beyond hotel and flights.

Premium tier: $500-800 per person

Destinations: Austin, Nashville, New Orleans, Chicago, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City. Flights: $150-450 round trip. Hotels: $120-250 per night. Total for flights plus two nights: $390-950. The higher end here is driven by international destinations (Cabo, PVR) during peak season and longer flights to cities like Nashville and New Orleans.

What most people actually spend

Looking at our data across all routes and airports, the median weekend trip from LA costs about $380 to $450 per person for flights and hotel. That gets you a nonstop flight to a mid-range destination like Denver or Portland with a solid hotel in a good location.

The biggest variable isn't the destination. It's how far ahead you book. The same trip that costs $350 three weeks out might cost $550 five days before departure. Booking early is the single biggest money saver.

Hidden costs to watch

Resort fees ($25-45/night, common in Vegas and Scottsdale). Checked bag fees ($30-70 round trip on carriers other than Southwest). Airport parking ($15-40/day at LAX, less at BUR or SNA). Rideshares from the airport ($15-40 depending on city). Budget an extra $50-100 per person on top of the flight and hotel price.

Browse real package prices on our LA weekend trips page. Every listing shows the estimated total for flights plus hotel.