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Best time: June to October

Flights from Atlanta to Bali

Bali from Atlanta is a long distance, so your arrival plan matters as much as the flight itself. Compare live route options, arrange the connection from ATL to your first Bali stay, and choose an arrival month that matches your priorities for beaches, culture, or a balanced mix.

In Bali, the best time for a trip is June to October, with daytime highs up to 85 °F and the sea up to 82 °F.

7 days in Bali in August, Beach and hiking, from Los Angeles on your own

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Best time to go
June to October
Sea in April
84 °F
Swim season, sea from 70 °F
All year
Flight from Seattle
about 15 h 31
Bali
Bali
iPhoto: Imadedana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
BaliiPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
BaliiPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bali at a glance

What’s the vibe?
Start with the route structure shown on the booking page. A connection through Asia can pair a long first leg with a shorter continuation, while another itinerary may connect through Australia or the Middle East.
Best time to go
In Bali, the best time for a trip is June to October, with daytime highs up to 85 °F and the sea up to 82 °F.
How to get there?
From Seattle, you can be in Bali in about 15 h 31.

What to compare for a flight from Atlanta to Bali

Start with the route structure shown on the booking page. A connection through Asia can pair a long first leg with a shorter continuation, while another itinerary may connect through Australia or the Middle East. Compare the airports, connection points, arrival airport, and total journey with the needs of everyone traveling.

Bali
Bali
iPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Pay attention to the calendar date on arrival and ask whether the outbound itinerary reaches Bali on the date shown in your reservation. This simple check can prevent a costly mixup around work, school, and planned activities.

The page shows live partner prices, so your search can reflect current route choices. Compare several departure times and airport combinations before settling on an option. Look for a connection that fits your family, especially when children, older relatives, or a large group will be making the trip.

Choose the Bali month that fits your vacation

May through October gives you a strong range of weather choices. August is the driest month in the climate record, while October is the warmest. These months suit travelers who want outdoor days, beach time, and easier planning around weather variations across the island.

Bali panorama
Bali panorama

April and May can work well for travelers seeking warmth with more seasonal rain than the later summer months. If your priorities include temples, rice terraces, coastal scenery, and swimming, place those activities across several days so tropical showers do not determine your entire pace. Morning walks and late afternoon visits often work well for outdoor sightseeing.

January and December bring the highest rainfall totals in the climate record, yet Bali remains a year-round destination. Build in flexibility, keep beach and indoor options available, and allow time for a change in plans. The HolidayWow climate view can help you compare temperatures, sunshine, sea conditions, and rain patterns before choosing dates.

iPhoto: Rosino · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Build a smooth arrival day in Bali

Your first stay should make the arrival straightforward. Choose a lodging area that suits the first part of your trip, then connect the airport arrival to the transfer, dinner, and a nearby evening activity. Keeping the first day light gives your body time to adjust to Bali's time difference after the long journey from Atlanta.

Pura Bratan Bali
Pura Bratan Bali
iPhoto: Konstantinos Trovas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

HolidayWow can include the ride from home to the airport, the flight, and the transfer to your first stay in one plan. Enter the trip by sentence or voice, describe your party and preferred pace, and let the planner organize each stage. The map makes the relationship between the journey and the first destination easy to see.

If your flight reaches late, plan dinner near the stay and leave the following morning for sightseeing. If arrival is earlier, a short resort or neighborhood orientation can help everyone settle in. Add exact dates later to give each day card its weekday, live weather context, and available partner prices.

Bali from Atlanta

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Nyepifest auf Bali
Nyepifest auf Bali
iPhoto: Micnae1965 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

From Dallas it is {{dist.home:DFW}}. From Denver it is {{dist.home:DEN}}. The plan adds the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares from our partners, and the transfer to your first stay.

iPhoto: Toshi Widarto · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Your trip in Bali

  • 81 °F by day in August
  • Sea 81 °F
  • from Los Angeles about 16 h 22
  1. iPhoto: JurakiVandel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Day 1

    Arrival in Mount Batur

    Flight from Los Angeles in 16 h 22. Settle in, first evening by the harbor or in the center.

  2. Day 2

    Sanur Strand

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  3. Day 3

    Lovina

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  4. Day 4

    Pantai Nusa Dua

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  5. iPhoto: DayakSibiriak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Day 5

    On to Lovina Beach

    A new base for the next few days; explore Lovina Beach on foot.

  6. Day 6

    Medewi

    Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.

  7. Day 7

    Last morning and flight home

    One last coffee with a sea view, then back to Los Angeles.

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Weather and sea temperature in Bali

The warmest month is November, with 85 °F by day and 75 °F at night. The sea reaches 84 °F in April. The sunniest month is September, with 9 hours of sun a day.

Climate by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day °F828283838281808183858584
Night °F757575757573717172747576
Sea °F848484848382818081828484
Sun h/day667888899986
Rain days282626211512856102027
Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Weather in Bali month by month

The best months for Bali

Daytime highs range from 80 °F in July to 85 °F in October. August is the driest with 5 rain days and January the wettest with 28. August brings the most sun, around 9 hours daily.

Bali memorial
Bali memorial
iPhoto: Jonathan Liem · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Swimming season runs through January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December; the water tops out at 84 °F in January. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

  • January: 82 °F, sea 84 °F, 28 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • February: 82 °F, sea 84 °F, 26 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • March: 83 °F, sea 84 °F, 26 rain days, 7 h of sun
  • April: 83 °F, sea 84 °F, 21 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • May: 82 °F, sea 83 °F, 15 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • June: 81 °F, sea 82 °F, 12 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • July: 80 °F, sea 81 °F, 8 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • August: 81 °F, sea 80 °F, 5 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • September: 83 °F, sea 81 °F, 6 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • October: 85 °F, sea 82 °F, 10 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • November: 85 °F, sea 84 °F, 20 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • December: 84 °F, sea 84 °F, 27 rain days, 6 h of sun

Busy and quiet months in Bali

Monthly search volumes put the peak for Bali in January and the low point in November.

Chinese temple Bali
Chinese temple Bali
iPhoto: Milei.vencel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua
iPhoto: Paradisus Bali · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A day in Bali in January

Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 82 °F, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day or a beach stop. By night it is 75 °F: a terrace dinner works.

in BaliiPhoto: William Cho · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What to pack for Bali

For October, plan for heat: 85 °F in the day, 74 °F after dark, 10 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

in Bali
  • Light, breathable clothes for the day
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A packable rain jacket or umbrella
  • Swimwear and a beach towel
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A travel adapter for your chargers

Getting there

The quickest way is from Seattle: you're in Bali in about 15 h 31. The nearest airport is Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 21 miles away.

  • DPSDenpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport21 miles to the destination
Flight times from US airports
FromFlight timeToNonstop flight
Seattle SEAabout 15 h 31DPS
San Francisco SFOabout 15 h 52DPS
Los Angeles LAXabout 16 h 22DPS
Denver DENabout 17 h 22DPS
Chicago O'Hare ORDabout 18 h 25DPS
Dallas/Fort Worth DFWabout 18 h 29DPS
Boston BOSabout 19 h 02DPS
Newark EWRabout 19 h 09DPS
New York JFK JFKabout 19 h 11DPS
Atlanta ATLabout 19 h 27DPS
Orlando MCOabout 20 h 10DPS
Miami MIAabout 20 h 29DPS

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes from OpenTravelData.

Travel advice for Indonesia

The current advice on safety, health and entry is published in full by the U.S. Department of State. Check it before you book and again shortly before you leave.

Live prices for Bali

The cards below pull today's partner prices for Bali in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.

in Bali

Shape a three day or seven day Bali plan

For three days, use one base and keep the plan balanced. Begin with a temple or cultural visit, reserve the next day for beaches and a rice terrace experience, and finish near your stay for a relaxed meal and an easy final outing. This structure gives a short vacation variety without adding a base change.

in Bali

For seven days, consider two bases. Spend several days in a coastal area for beaches and dining, then move inland for rice terraces, temples, and cooler elevated scenery. Ulun Danu Beratan is a fitting centerpiece for a longer itinerary, while local temples and beach time can fill the surrounding days.

Choose a relaxed, balanced, or packed pace in HolidayWow. You can move a stop to another day, swap a place, or lighten an activity. The plan checker reorders the revised day, helping the route remain coherent. Share the plan through one link so companions can view, comment, vote, or edit according to their role.

Coordinate bookings, documents, and group plans

Keep flights, stays, tours, and transport together in the trip plan. HolidayWow displays live partner prices or a live price check, and booking links appear in your language and currency. This keeps your route grounded in current availability and gives everyone a clear place to review choices before payment.

in Bali

Use the trip budget, price watch, and cost splitting features when several travelers are sharing expenses. The document vault keeps passports, tickets, and confirmations with the trip. A packing list and checklist draw on the planned month and climate, helping you prepare for heat, rain, temple visits, beaches, and varied terrain.

Atlanta travelers can also use the US PTO planner to place Bali within annual leave, spring break, summer vacation, Thanksgiving, or Christmas break. Compare dates before fixing the flights, then document the booking within the shared plan. This approach makes advance planning useful for both the long journey and the days that follow arrival.

Bali: frequently asked questions

How far is Bali from Atlanta?

Because of that distance, plan the route as part of the vacation and confirm the arrival date carefully. HolidayWow can place the home, airport journey, flight, and transfer to your first Bali stay on one map.

What should I compare when booking a flight from Atlanta to Bali?

Compare connection points, arrival airport, departure timing, total journey, and the calendar date of arrival. Live partner prices make the current options visible. Travelers should also check whether the itinerary suits children, older relatives, or anyone who benefits from a straightforward connection.

Which Bali month offers the driest conditions?

August is the driest month in the climate record, with five rain days and 24 millimeters of rain. October is the warmest month. Both periods suit outdoor travel, though your preferred dates should also reflect your Atlanta schedule, group needs, and planned activities across the island.

Should the first day after landing include sightseeing?

A light arrival plan gives you room to settle into your stay. Use that day for a nearby meal, a short orientation, or an easy walk after resting. You can move major sightseeing into later days and adjust the route in HolidayWow whenever your flight or energy calls for a lighter schedule.

Can I plan flights and a Bali itinerary together?

Yes. HolidayWow accepts a spoken or written description of your trip and builds a map first plan with daily routes and stops. You can set the pace, add dates later, use live price links, share the itinerary, and keep documents and checklists with the trip.

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