$69 Cheap Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $69 for one-way flights and $144 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 11
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Jun 11, priced at $144 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 17
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$145 Roundtrip, just found
$145
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $145 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 17
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$148 Roundtrip, just found
$148
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $148 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 17 - Tue, May 20
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$150 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $150 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Wed, Jun 4
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$153 Roundtrip, just found
$153
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $153 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$155 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Sun, May 18, priced at $155 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 17 - Tue, May 20
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$156 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $156 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 17
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$209 Roundtrip, just found
$209
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $209 just found
Delta
Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$215 Roundtrip, just found
$215
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $215 just found
American Airlines
Wed, May 7 - Sat, May 10
ATL
Atlanta
LAX
Los Angeles
$224 Roundtrip, just found
$224
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 7 from Atlanta to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 10, priced at $224 just found
Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$138
Distance
1940 mi

Atlanta to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Atlanta to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles are during the month of June. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Atlanta to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $69 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Atlanta to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Atlanta to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Cheap return flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) start at $128. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Spirit Airlines flight leaving ATL on May 13 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on April 16 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from ATL to LAX?
The cheapest flights from ATL to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
You can pick from 4 carriers that fly nonstop from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). Including:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • American Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from ATL to LAX?
Travel from ATL to LAX with Spirit Airlines. This airline currently has the lowest one-way fare for this route, starting from $64. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from ATL on June 18 2025. Prices were last updated on April 16 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
When taking off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL), you can choose from an average of 14 daily nonstop flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights between ATL and LAX tend to be busiest at 10 AM. If you want a quieter experience and potentially cheaper fares, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from ATL to LAX?
If you jet off on a Friday, you’ll get the largest range of choices for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The earliest flight jetting off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) is at around 7:00AM UTC-5. Board this flight and you’ll land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 9:09AM UTC-8. The overall travel time is 5h 9m.
How long does it take to fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It takes about 5 hours and 9 minutes to travel the 1,950 mi from ATL to LAX.
What airline has the least delays from ATL to LAX?
With 100% of flights typically landing on schedule, Sun Country Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To monitor your flight status and get notifications about any changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To avoid possible delays on the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) route, travel before 3 PM. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) has direct flights to Los Angeles. These are a few of the airports you can fly straight to:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book your flight from ATL to LAX generally means paying more. While it’s possible to find some last-minute discounts, they’re not always guaranteed. Allow some flexibility in your schedule to boost your chances of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book an ATL to LAX flight and hotel package?
Booking an ATL to LAX flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of accommodations and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It’s usually possible to reschedule or cancel your ATL to LAX flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You’ll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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