Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 94 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,947-mile flight takes about 4h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,947 mi · 3,133 km
- Flight time
- 4h 13m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying LAX to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 79 | Airbus A321, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300/300ER | 698,592 | 4h 11m |
| Frontier Airlines | 8 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 101,093 | 4h 27m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 | 57,809 | 4h 16m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 34,947 | 4h 12m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to ATL flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 13 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 11:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 390Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 1:35pm | 31 | 89% |
| DL 515Delta Air Lines | 7:00am | 2:35pm | 31 | 83% |
| DL 782Delta Air Lines | 8:20am | 3:56pm | 31 | 80% |
| AA 753American Airlines | 9:38am | 5:03pm | 28 | 61% |
| DL 327Delta Air Lines | 9:50am | 5:05pm | 31 | 63% |
| DL 528Delta Air Lines | 11:08am | 6:45pm | 31 | 85% |
| DL 446Delta Air Lines | 12:12pm | 7:51pm | 31 | 85% |
| DL 715Delta Air Lines | 2:00pm | 9:40pm | 30 | 83% |
| DL 471Delta Air Lines | 5:30pm | 12:59am | 23 | 84% |
| DL 783Delta Air Lines | 9:30pm | 5:01am | 31 | 80% |
| DL 899Delta Air Lines | 10:40pm | 6:10am | 31 | 80% |
| F9 3216Frontier Airlines | 11:34pm | 7:20am | 31 | 69% |
| DL 320Delta Air Lines | 11:59pm | 7:33am | 26 | 76% |
Is LAX to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 4,843 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (89%), those around 9am the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3,811 | 81% | 14 min | 0.8% |
| Frontier Airlines | 489 | 68% | 22 min | 1.6% |
| American Airlines | 376 | 67% | 29 min | 0.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 167 | 86% | 11 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 381 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 365 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 373 | 75% | |
| 9am to 10am | 534 | 61% | |
| 10am to 11am | 197 | 77% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 301 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 406 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 223 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 369 | 83% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 216 | 86% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 394 | 79% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 544 | 75% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 413 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 477 | 84,897 | |
| September 2025 | 455 | 78,768 | |
| October 2025 | 424 | 77,441 | |
| November 2025 | 419 | 74,031 | |
| December 2025 | 438 | 77,568 | |
| January 2026 | 355 | 65,306 | |
| February 2026 | 324 | 62,352 | |
| March 2026 | 351 | 68,348 | |
| April 2026 | 379 | 69,786 | |
| May 2026 | 426 | 75,724 | |
| June 2026 | 432 | 81,059 | |
| July 2026 | 416 | 77,290 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.