Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,941 miles (3,124 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 91 ways to fly it with one stop, through Albuquerque, Oklahoma City and Palm Springs and more.
How many miles ATL to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ATL to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book ATL to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
ATL to LAX with one stop
91 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Memphis (MEM)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Tulsa (TUL)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more the whole way+1+2
- Via Bentonville (XNA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+3 - Via Tucson (TUS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via El Paso (ELP)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Montrose (MTJ)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
ATL to LAX: common questions
How many miles does ATL to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Atlanta from Los Angeles by plane?
Atlanta (ATL) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,941 miles (3,124 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ATL to LAX award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Atlanta and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Albuquerque (ABQ), Oklahoma City (OKC), Palm Springs (PSP), Memphis (MEM) and Tulsa (TUL). On 63 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Albuquerque.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.