Cheapest beach vacations from Los Angeles
The cheapest beach week we price from Los Angeles is Mexico (Puerto Vallarta): about $3,600 for 2 adults, 7 nights, round-trip flights from LAX included. Next come Bali (≈ $4,120) and Cancún (≈ $4,200).
. Flight fares and all totals are estimates, not live pricing.
Beach trips from Los Angeles, cheapest first
| # | Beach trip | All-in for 2 | Per person | Round-trip fare from LAX | Flight time | Passport? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) | ≈ $3,600$2,670–$4,535 | $1,800 | $390–$570 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 3 hr nonstop | Yes |
| 2 | Bali (Indonesia) | ≈ $4,120$3,030–$5,200 | $2,060 | $885–$1,340 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 19–22 hr with 1 stop | Yes |
| 3 | Mexico (Cancún) | ≈ $4,200$3,023–$5,374 | $2,100 | $444–$517 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | About 4.5–5 hr nonstop | Yes |
| 4 | Puerto Rico (San Juan) | ≈ $4,380$3,174–$5,580 | $2,190 | $327–$375 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 8–10 hr, usually 1 stop | No |
| 5 | San Diego | ≈ $4,490$3,270–$5,710 | $2,250 | $235–$370 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 1 hr nonstop (most LA travelers drive ~2–3 hr instead, which would cut this line) | No |
| 6 | Florida (Miami) | ≈ $4,550$3,286–$5,804 | $2,270 | $278–$417 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 5 hr nonstop | No |
| 7 | Costa Rica | ≈ $4,740$3,344–$6,128 | $2,370 | $587–$999 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 6 hr nonstop (SJO), longer with a stop | Yes |
| 8 | Thailand (Phuket) | ≈ $4,860$3,495–$6,222 | $2,430 | $715–$1,221 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | About 20–23 hr with 1–2 stops | Yes |
| 9 | Hawaii (Maui) | ≈ $6,670$4,918–$8,426 | $3,340 | $394–$608 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 6 hr nonstop | No |
Nonstop beach trips from LAX
6 of the 9 trips list a nonstop from Los Angeles: Puerto Vallarta (about 3 hr nonstop, ≈ $3,600 all-in); Cancún (about 4.5–5 hr nonstop, ≈ $4,200 all-in); San Diego (about 1 hr nonstop, ≈ $4,490 all-in); Miami (about 5 hr nonstop, ≈ $4,550 all-in); Costa Rica (about 6 hr nonstop, longer with a stop, ≈ $4,740 all-in); Maui (about 6 hr nonstop, ≈ $6,670 all-in). The rest need at least one connection; Bali and Phuket are about 19–22 hr with 1 stop and about 20–23 hr with 1–2 stops.
Stay in the US or go abroad?
The cheapest domestic beach week from Los Angeles is San Juan (≈ $4,380); the cheapest international one is Puerto Vallarta (≈ $3,600). Going abroad saves about $750 here. The most expensive beach week on the list is Hawaii (Maui) at about $6,670, mostly because of lodging ($2,100–$3,500 for 7 nights); see cheaper alternatives to Hawaii.
San Diego's total includes a round-trip flight from LAX ($235–$370 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). Our route note for it: most LA travelers drive ~2–3 hr instead, which would cut this line.
Before you book
- Puerto Vallarta: All-inclusive resorts change the math; timeshare pitches at the airport; boat tours to Yelapa/Marietas are the big activity spend. Best time: November–April (dry season, whale watching December–March). Summer is hot, humid and cheaper.
- Bali: Visa-on-arrival fee and Bali tourist levy per person; a private driver is the easiest way around; with ~2 travel days each way, 7 nights is short. Best time: April–October (dry season); July–August is busiest. November–March is rainy but cheaper.
- Cancún: VISITAX and hotel taxes; tipping culture similar to the US; all-inclusive resorts change the math (higher room rate, lower food spend). Best time: December–April (dry season); late April–May for lower prices. Hurricane season runs June–November.
- San Juan: Hotel room tax and resort fees in Condado/Isla Verde; rental car only needed if you leave the city (El Yunque, beaches). Best time: Mid-April–June for value; December–March is peak (dry, pricier). Hurricane season June–November.
Photos: Puerto Vallarta: Feedmepaperr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bali: Tigerente, CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons · Photo credits
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest beach vacation from Los Angeles?
Of the 9 beach trips we price, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) is the cheapest from Los Angeles at about $3,600 for 2 adults and 7 nights, flights included, followed by Bali (≈ $4,120) and Cancún (≈ $4,200). Sample estimates, not live prices.
What is the cheapest international beach trip from Los Angeles?
Mexico (Puerto Vallarta), at about $3,600 all-in for 2 adults. Round-trip fares: $390–$570 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026. Flight: about 3 hr nonstop.
Which beach destinations have nonstop flights from Los Angeles?
Of the trips we price: Puerto Vallarta (about 3 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4.5–5 hr nonstop); San Diego (about 1 hr nonstop); Miami (about 5 hr nonstop); Costa Rica (about 6 hr nonstop, longer with a stop); Maui (about 6 hr nonstop). Schedules change by season, so check before you book.
How much is a Hawaii trip from Los Angeles for two?
A week on Maui for 2 adults from Los Angeles comes to about $4,918–$8,426 (midpoint ≈ $6,670) with round-trip flights ($394–$608 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026), lodging, food, transport and activities.
How much does a Cancún trip from Los Angeles cost?
About $3,023–$5,374 for 2 adults and 7 nights (midpoint ≈ $4,200), with round-trip fares of $444–$517 per person, Aviasales cached fares (Travelpayouts), updated Oct 18, 2026.
How we priced this
Every total is 7 nights for 2 adults: round-trip economy flights for both travelers, one mid-range room, and daily food, local transport and activities for two (plus lift tickets and rentals on ski trips). Flight ranges per route come from published typical fares or, where marked "Aviasales cached", from cached fare data refreshed automatically; lodging and daily costs are the same figures used on each comparison page, where every source is listed. These are sample estimates, not live prices. Read the full methodology.