Flying from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport (ASE): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore the options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport (ASE) departing from either of these bases.
2 hours 11 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport.
Aspen is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. Aspen Airport is located in Aspen, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen Airport (ASE) is the most popular route. There are 64 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with United at 18:45. Go for the first LAX to ASE departure with United at 08:30 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to ASE, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Take the express route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport (ASE) can be booked from here.
Top carriers that offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport departing LAX include:
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Want other options for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport (ASE)? Browse the fares jetting out of Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles to ASE setting off from VNY include:
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Los Angeles to ASE? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Aspen Airport (ASE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ASE instead:
Getting from Aspen Airport (ASE) to central Aspen
Aspen Airport to central Aspen takes around 10 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 26 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport (ASE)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport, C$242 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$485. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Los Angeles to ASE when you book 10 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport (ASE)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Aspen, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles to ASE, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Aspen, with the temperature ranging from 4ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Aspen
After locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Aspen:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Aspen Mountain Ski Resort - Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Art Museum and Wheeler Opera House are top sights which should be on any good Aspen itinerary.
Complete your Aspen trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Los Angeles to Aspen Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Aspen. Check out the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
