flights.net ATL → LAX
- Distance
- 1,942 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 1,942 miles. Delta dominates this transcon from its colossal Atlanta hub, frequently rolling out 757s against American and Southwest. Atlanta to Los Angeles funnels Southeastern connecting traffic toward the West Coast and entertainment market.
Connecting Atlanta, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 1,942-mile sector nonstop in about 4h 23m. Departures use Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the ATL–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,942 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 4h 23m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 757, Boeing 737, Airbus A321 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Atlanta to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 757, Boeing 737, Airbus A321 between Atlanta and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and fall avoid the humid Atlanta summer and the holiday fare spikes. October weather is comfortable at both ends.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Atlanta to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for ATL–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- TPA → ATL Tampa to Atlanta
- ATL → MCO Atlanta to Orlando
- ATL → DFW Atlanta to Dallas–Fort Worth
- ATL → LGA Atlanta to New York
- ATL → MIA Atlanta to Miami
- ATL → CDG Atlanta to Paris
- IAH → LAX Houston to Los Angeles
- PHX → LAX Phoenix to Los Angeles
- SLC → LAX Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
- LAS → LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles?
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 1,942 miles (3,125 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 4h 23m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta to Los Angeles?
- Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the ATL to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 757, Boeing 737 and Airbus A321 on the Atlanta–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Atlanta to Los Angeles?
- Spring and fall avoid the humid Atlanta summer and the holiday fare spikes. October weather is comfortable at both ends.
- Is ATL to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the ATL to LAX route connect?
- This route links Atlanta, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Atlanta to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL/KATL) in Atlanta and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.