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	$210	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$268	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $268
Last-minute weekend getaway	$316	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $316
Cheapest business class flights	$477	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $477

Fastest flight	4 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 25 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 March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–175
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–315

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $331

Typical price: $310–640

74 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

331 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $321

Typical price: $305–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

327 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $210

Typical price: $155–280

11 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $331

Typical price: $295–480

285 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
United

from $351

Typical price: $310–510

225 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $431

Typical price: $370–630

25 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 11 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 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

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

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 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 $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $331, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $321, flying from May 29 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $351, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $431, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles starts at $210 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

4 hr 25 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 74 nonstop flights and 331 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Los Angeles are:

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) .
Frontier offers 11 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 285 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 225 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 25 connecting flights per week. Alaska 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 $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $331, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $321, flying from May 29 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $351, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $431, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

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

There are 74 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 11 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 $316 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 74 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 11 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 $268 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15 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 $477 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles start at $210 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5.

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 $316 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Los Angeles at price $316 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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.