Cheap flights Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Atlanta to Los Angeles is a 2281-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | ATL → LAX | $504 | $107 | $612 |
| Cheapest combo | ATL → LAX | $504 | $107 | $612 |
Departure airports near Atlanta
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL — Atlanta | 9.3 mi / 13m | $67 | $504 | $572 |
| CHA — Chattanooga | 118.6 mi / 1h 53m | $106 | $521 | $626 |
| BHM — Birmingham | 161 mi / 2h 33m | $121 | $490 | $611 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from ATL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $504 | $545 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $506 | $546 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $542 | $594 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2281 miles, 1d 14h, and an estimated $400 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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