Golf trips from Los Angeles
Golf trips from Los Angeles sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Los Angeles ranks tied for 12th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (24 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Los Angeles on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Los Angeles
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Coachella Valley, California | ~2.4 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| San Diego San Diego, California | ~2.5 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Las Vegas Nevada | ~5.3 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey Monterey Peninsula, California | ~6.5 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12 |
| Scottsdale Arizona | ~7.4 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| St. George Utah | ~7.4 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Los Angeles
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Algarve $$$ Premium | LAX → LIS then about 2.5 hrs drive | Year-round | TAP Air Portugal | |
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | LAX → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 0h 01m | Year-round | Air Canada, Porter, WestJet, American |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | LAX → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 1h 02m | Year-round | Delta, United, Southwest, Air Canada |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | LAX → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 1h 12m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta, United, American |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | LAX → MRY then about 20 min drive | 1h 14m | Year-round | United |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | LAX → PHX then about 30 min drive | 1h 25m | Year-round | American, Southwest, Frontier, United |
| St. George $$ Moderate | LAX → SGU then about 30 min drive | 1h 36m | Year-round | Regional carrier |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | LAX → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 1h 48m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United |
| Bend $$$ Premium | LAX → RDM then about 25 min drive | 2h 10m | Year-round | Alaska |
| Bandon Dunes $$$$ Luxury | LAX → EUG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 2h 13m | Year-round | Alaska, American |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | LAX → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 19m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier, Delta |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | SNA → COS then about 20 min drive | 2h 21m | Year-round | Allegiant, United, Southwest |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | LAX → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 2h 25m | Year-round | Alaska, Delta, United, American |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | LAX → GEG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 2h 31m | Year-round | Alaska, Allegiant |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | LAX → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 2h 56m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, United, American |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | LAX → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 03m | Year-round | American, Delta, Frontier, Spirit |
| Houston $$ Moderate | LAX → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 16m | Year-round | United, Delta, Spirit, Frontier |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | LAX → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 13m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, American, Spirit |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | LAX → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 33m | Year-round | Delta, United, Southwest, American |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | LAX → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 4h 38m | Year-round | American, United, Breeze, Alaska |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | LAX → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 4h 46m | Year-round | American, Delta, Breeze, United |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | LAX → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 4h 46m | Year-round | Delta, United, American, Southwest |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | LAX → JFK then about 45 min drive | 5h 18m | Year-round | JetBlue, Delta, American, Frontier |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | LAX → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 5h 26m | Year-round | JetBlue, Delta, American, United |
| Maui $$$$ Luxury | LAX → OGG then 30–60 min drive | 5h 38m | Year-round | American, United, Delta, Alaska |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | LAX → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 2h 34m | Seasonal: Dec–Apr | Regional carrier |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | LAX → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 05m | Seasonal: May–Oct | Spirit, Breeze, American, United |
| Sand Valley $$$ Premium | LAX → MSN then about 2 hrs drive | 4h 10m | Seasonal: May–Aug | Breeze, United |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | LAX → CHS then about 45 min drive | 4h 50m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | LAX → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 4h 50m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, Southwest, Delta |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | LAX → JAX then about 40 min drive | 4h 50m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, Southwest, Delta |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | LAX → RIC then about 45 min drive | 5h 04m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, United, JetBlue |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Los Angeles?
From LAX / BUR / SNA / LGB / ONT, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving The Algarve, Muskoka, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Scottsdale, St. George, Park City & Salt Lake City, Bend, Bandon Dunes, Nebraska Sand Hills, The Broadmoor, Los Cabos, Gamble Sands, Texas Hill Country, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Houston, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Streamsong, Nemacolin, Pinehurst, Orlando, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Maui, Vail Valley & Summit County, French Lick, Sand Valley, Kiawah Island, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Williamsburg during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Los Angeles?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Palm Springs (~2.4 hrs), San Diego (~2.5 hrs), Las Vegas (~5.3 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Muskoka, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Pebble Beach & Monterey.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.