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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:59 pm and lands at 3:56 am.

The flight takes about 4h 57m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles takes 4h 57m, covering 1,941 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles range from $283 to $485, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $378 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $190 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $391 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 86% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time
• American Airlines: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Los Angeles flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 7%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 02m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $405, a difference of $45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier
• American Airlines

Flying via San Antonio (SAT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 14m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 15m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Universal Studios Hollywood is approximately 25 miles from LAX. Several transportation options are available between the airport and Universal Studios Hollywood, including public transportation.

Yes, ATL has three interfaith chapels. They are located in the Domestic Terminal atrium on the third floor, behind the Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibit in Concourse E and in the International Terminal atrium on the second floor in Concourse F. They are open 24 hours a day. Calendars can be checked on-site, as the chapels occasionally host public religious services during standard airport hours.

LAX has dedicated nursing rooms in Terminal 5, across from the Food Court in the post-security area. They provide a private space for pumping or breastfeeding and include chairs and sinks.

Yes, multiple airlines operate lounges at LAX. Access depends on membership, an eligible card, elite status or class of service. Economy class passengers can also enter by purchasing a day pass.