Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles (ATL - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$178	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $178
Cheapest one-way flight	$59	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $59
Last-minute weekend getaway	$363	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $363
Cheapest business class flights	$396	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $396

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–175
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–220

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $299

Typical price: $295–620

66 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

309 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $267

Typical price: $300–450

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

327 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $178

Typical price: $145–270

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

19 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $291

Typical price: $290–455

321 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
United

from $264

Typical price: $305–485

226 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $280

Typical price: $415–930

43 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 10 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 31 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 45 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $175.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $267, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $178, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $291, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $264, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $280, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles starts at $178 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Mar 11.

4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 66 nonstop flights and 309 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 327 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Los Angeles are:

Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 321 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 226 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 43 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $267, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $178, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $291, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $264, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $280, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.

Delta, American and Frontier fly direct from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

There are 66 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Los Angeles at price $363 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.

Delta, American and Frontier fly direct from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

There are 66 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles start at $178 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles start at $396 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles start at $178 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25.

To book business class trips from Atlanta to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and Los Angeles starts at $363 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Los Angeles at price $363 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.