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Find cheap flights from Atlanta to California from $45

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

Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$69
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$137
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$133
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$195
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$268
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$284
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$318
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$481
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$548
Reno
Reno1 stop$202

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
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Flight from Atlanta to San Diego

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 to California from Atlanta 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 to California with an airline and back to Atlanta 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 to California from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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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 $110 one-way - $218 round-trip; Los Angeles $192 one-way - $311 round-trip
  • Morning departure is around 9% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • 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.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

2.0 Mediocresal, May 2024ATL - AUS
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They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

The experience was good and the flight departed on time and landed early

On 2 different flights the wifi was horrible and there was no drink or snack service.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

worst trip ever Spirit lost our Baggs which were never put on the plane in Atlanta. 24 hours ago they are telling me now that the bags are still missing.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Flight was late taking off. I think the crew and pilots did a good job. It definitely worked for me. I would fly spirit again thank you.

Never made it to Atlanta due to the horrible policy of having to be at the gate 1 hour prior to departure. I was at the airport and the plane had not left Baltimore, but was not allowed to board.

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

Check in online was easy. Seats aren’t very comfortable

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

I liked the speed of boarding and getting to destination and flexibility to change seats when available. The flight attendants were very rude, however.

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1 stopSpirit Airlines
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