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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Atlanta

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 1,942 miles, 4h 10m nonstop.

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LAX to ATL at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
1,942 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
4h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
57all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday17% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h aheadAtlanta vs Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Atlanta

Round trips from $150

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Los Angeles to Atlanta fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$197
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$182
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 10$178
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$180
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$150
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$164

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Atlanta

9 airlines fly nonstop with 57 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

Other departure airports near Los Angeles

Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to ATL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $150; September 2026 is the most expensive at $197 and up, a difference of $47 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

Atlanta: The world's busiest airport and a city worth the stop

Hartsfield–Jackson is the busiest airport on earth and Delta's home, so Atlanta is reachable nonstop from almost anywhere in the US at low fares. The city itself has the civil rights history, the BeltLine and a food scene that goes far beyond fried chicken.

Best time to visit: March–May (dogwoods and azaleas) and October–November are pleasant. Summer is hot and humid; winter is mild with rare ice days and low fares.

Flying the other way? Atlanta to Los AngelesFares, airlines and tips for ATL to LAX.

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Los Angeles to Atlanta: common questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 4h 10m gate to gate, covering 1,942 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to ATL?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL), with 57 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through CHS, TPA and RDU.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $150 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Atlanta flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Atlanta?

Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and ATL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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