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	$177	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Mon, May 4 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $177
Cheapest one-way flight	$95	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $95
Cheapest nonstop flights	$208	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Sat, May 2 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $208
Last-minute weekend getaway	$297	Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Mon, Feb 23	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $297
Cheapest business class flights	$408	Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Sat, May 2 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is currently $408

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

67 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

308 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $271

Typical price: $300–450

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

313 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $190

Typical price: $145–275

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - LAX Every day

20 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $291

Typical price: $290–455

293 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
United

from $286

Typical price: $305–485

219 weekly connecting flights

ATL - LAX Every day
Spirit

from $170

Typical price: $135–260

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 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 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 $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

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 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $271, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $190, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
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 $286, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $170, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles starts at $177 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $95 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

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 67 nonstop flights and 308 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 313 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 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 293 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 219 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Spirit offers 25 connecting flights per week. Spirit 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 $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

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 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $271, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $190, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
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 $286, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $170, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.

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

There are 67 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 $297 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23.

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

There are 67 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 $208 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9 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 $408 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles start at $177 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 13.

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 $297 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Los Angeles at price $297 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23.

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.