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Best time: June to October

Bali trip cost from Denver

Published October 5, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

A Bali trip cost from Denver depends on your travel dates, bases, lodging preferences, activities, and ground transportation. Use a trip budget in USD, compare current partner prices, and keep flights, stays, tours, and transport together with the days they support.

In Bali, the best time for a trip is June to October, with daytime highs up to 85 °F and the sea up to 82 °F.

7 days in Bali in August, Beach and hiking, from Los Angeles on your own

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Best time to go
June to October
Sea in April
84 °F
Swim season, sea from 70 °F
All year
Flight from Los Angeles
about 16 h 22
Bali
Bali
iPhoto: Imadedana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
BaliiPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
BaliiPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bali at a glance

What’s the vibe?
Start with the kind of vacation you want before assigning money to each part. A week centered on one area keeps transfers and daily movement simple, while a Bali itinerary that combines the coast, Ubud, and the highlands introduces another base and added transport needs.
Best time to go
In Bali, the best time for a trip is June to October, with daytime highs up to 85 °F and the sea up to 82 °F.
How to get there?
From Los Angeles, with one change, you can be in Bali in about 16 h 22.

Bali trip cost from Denver starts with your trip shape

Start with the kind of vacation you want before assigning money to each part. A week centered on one area keeps transfers and daily movement simple, while a Bali itinerary that combines the coast, Ubud, and the highlands introduces another base and added transport needs. The right structure depends on your group, preferred pace, and the experiences you want to prioritize.

Bali
Bali
iPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Denver to Bali is a long distance, shown on the page as 9,174 miles. Build your budget around that international journey, then account for the separate decisions that shape the destination portion. Include airport transfers, accommodation, local movement, meals, activities, and any shared group expenses so each cost has a clear home.

HolidayWow turns a sentence such as a family Bali vacation in August into a map first plan. The destination, month, group, pace, and budget become working parts of the itinerary. Dates can be added later, giving you a useful starting structure before the live booking choices are made.

Choose the Bali bases that fit your vacation style

Seminyak, Canggu, and the wider coast suit travelers who want convenient access to beaches, dining, and evening activities. Ubud places rice terraces, temples, and inland nature close to the daily route. For a split stay, these two broad settings create distinct experiences and help you choose the kind of lodging that matches each part of the trip.

Bali panorama
Bali panorama

The central highlands add Lake Bratan and temple scenery to the possibilities. Treat that region as a focused excursion or another base, based on your pace and the length of the vacation. Keeping every day in one area can create a calmer financial structure, while a multi base itinerary calls for careful comparison of transfers and activity locations.

Your cost model should reflect the experience, not just the number of nights. Compare live accommodation prices within the same neighborhood, room type, and travel dates. When a place fits your route and preferred pace, you can judge the value of a stay by how well it supports the rest of your plan.

iPhoto: Rosino · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Put flights, stays, and Bali activities in one budget

A complete Bali budget from Denver has several working sections. The international journey comes first, followed by stays, airport connections, local transport, activities, meals, and shared expenses. Keeping these categories in USD gives you a consistent view while partner pages display their current travel prices.

in BaliiPhoto: Michelle Maria · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

HolidayWow provides real prices from partners for stays, tours, transport, and flights. Each live price or Check live price action appears inside the plan, so you can compare choices where you already see the relevant day. Price watch on stays and tours makes it easier to revisit selected items as booking decisions develop.

Cost splitting is useful when family or friends travel together. Assign expenses to the plan, divide shared bookings, and keep the whole group working from the same view. The document vault also keeps passports, tickets, and confirmations with the trip, helping each reservation remain connected to the day it serves.

The right months for this trip

Pleasant warmth comes in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Take January: 82 °F by day and 28 days of rain.

Bali memorial
Bali memorial
iPhoto: Jonathan Liem · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
iPhoto: Toshi Widarto · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Your trip in Bali

  • 81 °F by day in August
  • Sea 81 °F
  • from Los Angeles about 16 h 22
  1. iPhoto: JurakiVandel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Day 1

    Arrival in Mount Batur

    Flight from Los Angeles in 16 h 22. Settle in, first evening by the harbor or in the center.

  2. Day 2

    Sanur Strand

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  3. Day 3

    Lovina

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  4. Day 4

    Pantai Nusa Dua

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  5. iPhoto: DayakSibiriak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Day 5

    On to Lovina Beach

    A new base for the next few days; explore Lovina Beach on foot.

  6. Day 6

    Medewi

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  7. Day 7

    Last morning and flight home

    One last coffee with a sea view, then back to Los Angeles.

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Weather and sea temperature in Bali

The warmest month is November, with 85 °F by day and 75 °F at night. The sea reaches 84 °F in April. The sunniest month is September, with 9 hours of sun a day.

Climate by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day °F828283838281808183858584
Night °F757575757573717172747576
Sea °F848484848382818081828484
Sun h/day667888899986
Rain days282626211512856102027
Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Weather in Bali month by month

The Bali climate in numbers

The warmest month is October with 85 °F, the coolest July with 80 °F. Rain is rarest in August (5 days) and most frequent in January (28 days). The sunniest month is August with 9 hours a day.

Chinese temple Bali
Chinese temple Bali
iPhoto: Milei.vencel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The sea is warm enough for proper swimming in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, peaking at 84 °F in January. For walking and sightseeing in pleasant warmth, aim for January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

  • January: 82 °F, sea 84 °F, 28 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • February: 82 °F, sea 84 °F, 26 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • March: 83 °F, sea 84 °F, 26 rain days, 7 h of sun
  • April: 83 °F, sea 84 °F, 21 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • May: 82 °F, sea 83 °F, 15 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • June: 81 °F, sea 82 °F, 12 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • July: 80 °F, sea 81 °F, 8 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • August: 81 °F, sea 80 °F, 5 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • September: 83 °F, sea 81 °F, 6 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • October: 85 °F, sea 82 °F, 10 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • November: 85 °F, sea 84 °F, 20 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • December: 84 °F, sea 84 °F, 27 rain days, 6 h of sun

Demand for Bali through the year

Search interest for Bali peaks in January and is lowest in November, based on monthly search volumes.

in BaliiPhoto: William Cho · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua
iPhoto: Paradisus Bali · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How to shape a January day in Bali

Mornings suit an unhurried walk through the old streets or along the water. The warmest hours, at 82 °F, are perfect for being outside, by the sea if you like. Evenings drop to 75 °F, so plan dinner outside and keep a layer handy.

in Bali

Getting to Bali from home

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Rice Paddy Tabanan
Rice Paddy Tabanan
iPhoto: Chinamoonroll · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.

Getting there

The quickest way is from Los Angeles: you're in Bali in about 16 h 22. The nearest airport is Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 21 miles away.

  • DPSDenpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport21 miles to the destination
Flight times from US airports
FromFlight timeToNonstop flight
Seattle SEAabout 15 h 31DPS
San Francisco SFOabout 15 h 52DPS
Los Angeles LAXabout 16 h 22DPS
Denver DENabout 17 h 22DPS
Chicago O'Hare ORDabout 18 h 25DPS
Dallas/Fort Worth DFWabout 18 h 29DPS
Boston BOSabout 19 h 02DPS
Newark EWRabout 19 h 09DPS
New York JFK JFKabout 19 h 11DPS
Atlanta ATLabout 19 h 27DPS
Orlando MCOabout 20 h 10DPS
Miami MIAabout 20 h 29DPS

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes from OpenTravelData.

Travel advice for Indonesia

The current advice on safety, health and entry is published in full by the U.S. Department of State. Check it before you book and again shortly before you leave.

Packing for Bali in January

With 82 °F by day and 75 °F at night and 28 rain days in January, pack for heat. Your plan builds this list for you and updates it when you change the dates.

Bali Ba
Bali Ba
iPhoto: Made Adiputra · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Light, breathable clothes for the day
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A packable rain jacket or umbrella
  • Swimwear and a beach towel
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A travel adapter for your chargers

Prices for Bali

The cards below pull today's partner prices for Bali in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.

in Bali

Match spending to Bali weather and your preferred pace

Bali has a tropical climate, and the best month depends on the balance you want between warmth, sunshine, and rain conditions. August is the driest month in the climate record, while October is the warmest. Months around the dry season can also support outdoor plans, giving you useful choices when you are deciding how to allocate activities and lodging.

in Bali

Your pace changes the way costs appear. A relaxed plan with one or two stops each day leaves room to enjoy the area around a stay and can reduce back to back transport. A balanced schedule suits couples and families who want a mixture of sightseeing and open time. A packed trip places more activities across the same days, so compare each choice before adding it.

Use monthly climate data as planning context, not a daily forecast. The plan can add live weather after you enter dates. This lets you preserve the broader seasonal decision while making final choices for the actual trip, which is especially helpful when outdoor rice terraces, beaches, temples, and lake excursions all compete for time.

Build your Bali plan with HolidayWow

Describe a seven day Bali vacation, add your group and budget, and let the map shape the route. Every day becomes a card with its stops placed on the map. You can move a stop to another day, replace a place, or make the schedule lighter, then allow the plan checker to organize the revised route.

in Bali

Set the pace for the entire trip or adjust individual days. Dates remain optional at the planning stage, and adding them later brings weekday information, live weather, and live prices into each card. For travel from Denver, the door to door structure connects the home, airport, flight, transfer, and first stay within one planning flow.

Share the same itinerary with your group through one link. Viewers can follow the plan, editors can make changes, and group members can comment or vote. The app is free to download and free to plan with, and large text plus voice input give you flexible ways to begin the trip that works for you.

Bali: frequently asked questions

What does a Bali trip cost from Denver include?

A useful total includes the international journey, accommodation, airport transfers, local transportation, meals, activities, and shared expenses. The page shows live partner prices in USD for flights, stays, tours, and transport, helping you assemble the total inside a plan organized by trip day and cost category.

How can I compare Bali travel prices before booking?

Add each option to the same HolidayWow trip and compare its live partner price with the day, location, and booking details beside it. Price watch helps you revisit stays and tours, while one budget keeps the full trip in your home currency. Booking links then continue through the relevant partner.

Should I use one Bali base or split my stay?

One base creates a calm, easygoing trip and makes daily logistics straightforward. A split stay works well when you want both coastal experiences and inland culture, such as rice terraces and Ubud. Adding the highlands may suit a focused excursion. Compare transport needs and live stay prices before choosing.

Can HolidayWow plan a Bali trip around my budget?

Yes. Describe your group, destination, month, pace, and budget in one sentence or by voice. HolidayWow creates an editable map plan, organizes daily stops, and gives you budget tools with cost splitting and price watch. Partner travel prices appear through live links during your booking decisions.

Can I share my Bali budget with my travel group?

Yes. One link opens the same plan for everyone, with roles for viewing and editing. Group members can comment, vote, and help shape the itinerary. Shared costs can be split inside the trip budget, while tickets, confirmations, and travel documents stay connected to the relevant plan.

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