Atlanta to Los Angeles (PDK–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,947 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Atlanta to Los Angeles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,947 mi 4h 20m nonstop -3h behind

PDK–LAX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDK to LAX.
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDK → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
LAX → PDK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric PDK→LAX ATL→LAX TYS→LAX
Distance from PDK 18 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 16 1
Weekly flights ~1 316
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 25m 4h 13m
Airports within 200 miles of PDK with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
PDK: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,947 mi / 3,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

PDK–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,947 mi / 3,133 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDK
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDK to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,947 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from LAX to PDK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL, TYS and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDK to LAX

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDK to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDK to LAX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,947 miles (3,133 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).