Statistics on Atlanta-Los Angeles flights:what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Los Angeles (from:Atlanta)
The average price to go to Los Angeles from Atlanta airport is $ 359 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 256 (in february) and $ 483 (in june),which is a saving of $ 104 or a surplus of $ 124 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $171 to $228 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Los Angeles before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Atlanta-Los Angeles plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Los Angeles from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 256,saving $ 104 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 359). Conversely,june will be the most expensive ($ 483).
Flight Atlanta-Los Angeles:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 186 | $ 267 | good price |
| February | $ 182 | $ 256 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 251 | $ 365 | fair price |
| April | $ 273 | $ 364 | fair price |
| May | $ 212 | $ 302 | good price |
| June | $ 362 | $ 483 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 352 | $ 481 | high price |
| August | $ 284 | $ 377 | fair price |
| September | $ 208 | $ 304 | good price |
| October | $ 204 | $ 308 | good price |
| November | $ 262 | $ 376 | fair price |
| December | $ 321 | $ 417 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Los Angeles
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles range from $57 to $795. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $57 to $114),1% at the maximum price (from $738 to $795). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $171 to $228 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Los Angeles flight
There are 7 companies that serve Atlanta from Los Angeles airport:Spirit Airlines,Frontier Airlines,Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta,Sun Country and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years,Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Atlanta->Los Angeles route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-Los Angeles flight,you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 20 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Atlanta-Los Angeles flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date,you can save an average of $30. On the other hand,departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Los Angeles to Atlanta departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date,you will save an average of $34. Conversely,departing from Los Angeles on a sunday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Atlanta-Los Angeles
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 176 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 09-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 157 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 158 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 20-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 158 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 21-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 158 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 02-06 to 06-06-2025 | $ 175 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 03-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 156 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 07-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 158 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 18-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 158 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta →Los Angeles | 22-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 178 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Los Angeles to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Los Angeles flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Los Angeles,it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 213 $,which is a saving of 146 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance,you will pay the full price (280 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Los Angeles flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:179 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 238),2 to 3 months ($ 190),3 to 4 months ($ 247) |
| February | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:176 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 218) |
| March | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:223 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 289),2 to 3 months ($ 314) |
| April | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:231 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 305),2 to 3 months ($ 285) |
| May | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:221 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 300),2 to 3 months ($ 222),3 to 4 months ($ 251) |
| June | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:327 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 344),2 to 3 months ($ 340) |
| July | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:276 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 344),2 to 3 months ($ 359),3 to 4 months ($ 456) |
| August | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:209 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 248),2 to 3 months ($ 271),3 to 4 months ($ 369) |
| September | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:161 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 220),2 to 3 months ($ 191),3 to 4 months ($ 266),4 to 5 months ($ 302) |
| October | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:151 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 243),2 to 3 months ($ 172),3 to 4 months ($ 253) |
| November | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:179 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 274),2 to 3 months ($ 237),3 to 4 months ($ 330) |
| December | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:217 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 386),2 to 3 months ($ 278),3 to 4 months ($ 390) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,saturday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Los Angeles are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a saturday,you will save $9. Conversely,by buying it on a sunday,you may end up paying $8 more.
Atlanta to Los Angeles:flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 350 $350 to $350 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 186 $156 to $255 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 184 $156 to $271 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 237 $198 to $432 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 241 $176 to $369 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 255 $215 to $955 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 289 $220 to $452 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 329 $217 to $635 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 505 $358 to $682 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 474 $374 to $574 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 362 $362 to $362 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 266 $266 to $266 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,april,may,june,july,august,september,october,november and march are cheaper to travel to Los Angeles . So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!