$37 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Atlanta

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$76
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$161
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$92
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$128
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$248
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$211
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$265
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$634
Redding
Redding1 stop$486
Merced
Merced1 stop$519
Reno
Reno2 stops$158
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$145
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$76
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$161
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$92
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$128
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$248
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$211
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$265
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$634
Redding
Redding1 stop$486
Merced
Merced1 stop$519
Reno
Reno2 stops$158
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$145

Cheap Flights from Atlanta to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Atlanta to California.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
9:41 am - 11:32 amATL-LAX
4h 51mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 6:33 amLAX-ATL
4h 23mnonstop
$76Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
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7:27 pm - 9:35 pmATL-LAX
5h 08mnonstop
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12:37 pm - 7:59 pmLAX-ATL
4h 22mnonstop
Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
Frontier Logo
7:35 pm - 9:29 pmATL-LAX
4h 54mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:27 pm - 6:06 amLAX-ATL
4h 39mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 3
Frontier Logo
7:35 pm - 9:29 pmATL-LAX
4h 54mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:21 pm - 5:00 amLAX-ATL
4h 39mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Sat, May 24 - Wed, Jun 4
Delta Logo
10:05 pm - 11:42 pmATL-SAN
4h 37mnonstop
Delta Logo
1:58 pm - 9:21 pmSAN-ATL
4h 23mnonstop
$197Delta
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
Delta Logo
8:20 am - 9:39 amATL-SAN
4h 19mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:18 pm - 7:47 pmSAN-ATL
4h 29mnonstop
$217Delta
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Tue, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 24
American Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:30 pmATL-LAS
6h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 9:13 amLAS-ATL
6h 14m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 3
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:55 amATL-SAN
8h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 6:28 amSAN-ATL
9h 38m1 stop
$252United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 8:10 pmATL-SFO
5h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 6:33 amSFO-ATL
4h 53mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:09 pmATL-SFO
10h 09m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 11:46 amSFO-ATL
7h 47m1 stop
$278American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 13
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Atlanta to California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Atlanta to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Atlanta found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $136 round-trip. The most popular route is from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $136.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $997, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to California is January, when tickets cost $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $370 and $361 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Atlanta to California, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Atlanta, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$37
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles

FAQs - booking California flights

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Los Angeles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Downtown Los Angeles and LAX lie about 29 km apart, and you will find various travel options linking these two destinations. Those on a strict budget and who want to save money should hop onto a FlyAway Bus service which departs every 30 minutes. For extra comfort and privacy, a taxi is the best option.

  • Are there car rentals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Numerous car hire agencies provide rental services at SFO, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Alamo. All the agencies run off-site garages situated at McDonnell Road. To get there, hop onto a courtesy AirTrain Blue shuttle that runs every 15 minutes. The service will ferry you from the terminals and drop you at the garage any day of the week, throughout the year.

  • Are the family amenities at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    SAN features a wide range of family amenities, including nursing and lactation rooms. These suites are spread out in various terminals and provide privacy for moms who want to breastfeed their kids or change nappies. If you’re using Terminal 1, you can locate these amenities on the second level, across from the elevator. In Terminal 2, they lie on the second floor, adjacent to gates 34-35.

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) pet-friendly?

    LAX features several pet-relief spaces for the convenience of service animals and other furry family members like dogs. These amenities are situated in a room close to Gate 13, and outside between Airline Terminals T1 and T2. These relief areas are equipped with waste disposal bags.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Atlanta to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Atlanta to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Atlanta to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Atlanta to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Atlanta to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $258 on average. Morning departures are around 23% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $539.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Atlanta to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $136 one-way - $239 round-trip; Los Angeles $125 one-way - $203 round-trip
  • With numerous airlines operating their lounges at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), you will have a place to relax as you wait for your flight to California. If you are flying aboard Delta Airlines, take advantage of its hub at ATL to enjoy the Delta Sky Club located at every concourse.
  • Travelers scheduled to leave early in the morning from ATL to California should remember that the first flight leaves a few minutes after midnight. You will be glad to note that three of the hotels can easily be reached via Atlanta Skytrain. The rest of the facilities offer courtesy airport shuttles for your convenience.
  • As you book your flight from ATL to California, you will find several airlines that provide one-stop flights between these two cities. Spirit Airlines is one of the most popular carriers along this route providing frequent flights from ATL to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with a layover at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • Suppose your focus while touring California is San Diego. In that case, book a flight to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are two frequent operators providing one-stop flights along this route. Frontier Airlines makes a layover in Denver, while Frontier passes through Dallas.
  • Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is well-equipped to cater to the needs of disabled passengers and other travelers with reduced mobility. Every terminal has an ADA-compliant toilet, and elevators facilitate easy movement between the underground tunnels and the departure levels. Contact your airline in advance for any specialized service.

Top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to California

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

8.0 ExcellentLavenia, Dec 2024ATL - SEA
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Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Great flight. On-time, comfortable, clean aircraft, and offered snacks pre-flight to plan for a potentially turbulent route. I wish there was Wi-Fi an all Delta Aircrafts but for a short flight this is not much of a problem.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

The seats are uncomfortable, feels like a small seat pad on plywood.

Wifi did not work and they only served water, coffee, or tea.

Airline lost my luggage and set me back a day worth of travel due to having to stay in Denver to wait on my luggage

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

The Gate Attendant @ Gate B36 was rude The flight was good but the entertainment system was not functioning as expected. The snacks were ok but could be better The flight crew was excellent.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Not good. No updates regarding the flight status until after the fact on the delays and then a cancellation.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

We had a 5 hour delay, which resulted in my arriving at my final destination at 2 am instead of 9 pm

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

I was surprised by a mandatory bag charge when I checked in at the airport. "Carry-on" wasn't an option eventhough all that I had was a small pilot case. I paid $79 so my bag could fly with me.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

I was not permitted on my flight and had to purchase another flight ticket to Las Vegas.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Better to put road truck seat in plain it so uncomfortable can not adjustable and fill metal don’t have cushions at all it’s very hard to travel for five hours

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

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