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Best time: June to October

Bali trip cost from Atlanta

Published October 5, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

A Bali trip from Atlanta costs most through airfare, accommodation, local transportation, activities, and meals. The total also changes with travel dates, trip length, room needs, and the number of bases. HolidayWow brings live partner prices and your group budget together so you can compare choices before booking.

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 Los Angeles
about 16 h 22
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?
Airfare is often the first major planning decision for a Bali vacation departing Atlanta. Your final cost depends on the itinerary, dates, cabin preference, and the availability shown when you book.
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 Los Angeles, with one change, you can be in Bali in about 16 h 22.

What Shapes the Cost of Bali Travel from Atlanta?

Airfare is often the first major planning decision for a Bali vacation departing Atlanta. Your final cost depends on the itinerary, dates, cabin preference, and the availability shown when you book. Because fares change, compare current partner options within your plan and check the total beside each option instead of relying on an old estimate.

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

Accommodation forms another large part of the trip. Your lodging expense can shift with the length of stay, the room setup, the location, and the number of people sharing. Couples may prefer one base, while families can compare the cost of a larger room or several rooms. A clear budget keeps these choices connected to the rest of the vacation.

Your departure point also belongs in the calculation. Atlanta is 10,304 miles from Bali, making it important to compare the full air itinerary and related connections. Ground transportation in Bali, meals, activities, and entrance fees then add local spending to the international portion. Viewing each element in your home currency gives you a more useful picture.

Choose the Right Number of Bali Bases

One base can simplify transportation and keep your budget easy to read. Choose a stay near the activities you want to enjoy each day, then plan a relaxed rhythm around that area. This approach works well for travelers who value a settled routine, simple meals, and easy access to their first choice of beaches, shops, or dining.

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

A second base can add variety without turning the trip into a chain of moves. Spend part of the vacation in a coastal area, then stay in the uplands for rice terraces, temples, cooler evenings, and scenic drives. Group the stay near your arrival and departure points with another stay in the middle to reduce backtracking and make each change of accommodation purposeful.

Before adding another base, compare the cost of the new stay with the extra ground transportation and packing time it creates. A longer stay in one area may deliver better value for your group. HolidayWow lets you edit the route, move stops between days, and choose a relaxed or balanced pace as the plan develops.

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

Build a Budget Around the Way You Will Travel

Start with the essentials that every traveler needs, including the air itinerary, accommodation, local movement, meals, and activities already on your plan. Add shared expenses afterward. This method makes it easier to see which choices support the vacation experience and which expenses can be adjusted without changing its character.

in BaliiPhoto: Bali Botanic Garden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Transportation deserves a separate budget line. Depending on your route and group size, you may compare airport transfers, private drivers, local transport, and excursions. A private vehicle can suit a family or group sharing costs, while travelers staying in one area may prefer local transport. Your map plan helps place transport needs beside each day's destinations.

Activities should match the vacation you actually want. Build room for temple visits, rice terrace walks, beach time, cooking classes, or guided excursions according to your interests. Keep some spending flexible for a spontaneous activity, but set a group cap that supports the full plan. The budget and cost splitting tools keep everyone working from the same figures.

When this kind of trip works best in Bali

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In January, for example, days reach 82 °F with 28 rain days.

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

Bali's climate month by month

October is the hottest month at 85 °F, while July drops to 80 °F. 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

When people plan trips to 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

How far is Bali?

From Atlanta, Bali is {{dist.home:ATL}} away as the crow flies. From Los Angeles it is {{dist.home:LAX}}. From Chicago it is {{dist.home:ORD}}.

in Bali

The plan adds the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares from our partners, and the transfer to your first stay.

Getting there

The quickest way is from Los Angeles: you're in Bali in about 16 h 22. 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.

What to pack for Bali

For January, plan for heat: 82 °F in the day, 75 °F after dark, 28 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

Rice Paddy Tabanan
Rice Paddy Tabanan
iPhoto: Chinamoonroll · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • 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

Live prices for Bali

Every price for Bali on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.

in Bali

Use Bali Climate to Choose Your Travel Window

Season affects both your experiences and the demand surrounding your bookings. May through October offers a strong balance for travelers who value outdoor plans and drier conditions. You can compare this period with the wetter start and end of the year, then align the choice with school breaks, Thanksgiving, Christmas break, or the time your Atlanta team can take leave.

in Bali

Bali is warm throughout the year, and sea temperatures support beach plans across the calendar. Travel timing still deserves attention because rain can shape outdoor schedules. Keep room in the itinerary for temples, markets, museums, cafés, and other indoor or sheltered experiences when the forecast calls for a change of pace.

HolidayWow includes climate information for every month, with air and sea temperature guidance based on established climate records. Add your dates to bring weekday, live weather, and live prices into the relevant day cards. This makes the season decision more practical and helps you preserve the parts of the itinerary that suit your group.

Plan the Full Journey from Atlanta

Begin with a sentence describing the trip, including Bali, your travel window, group, and preferred pace. HolidayWow reads the destination, month, travelers, pace, and budget, then turns that idea into a route on the map. Every day becomes a card, every stop receives a pin, and each leg shows its travel time within the live plan.

in Bali
in Bali

For an Atlanta departure, the plan can begin at home and include the airport ride, flight, and transfer to the first stay. That connected view helps you judge the whole journey rather than reviewing each reservation by itself. Dates can be added later, and live weather and partner prices then appear with the days they affect.

Keep the trip editable as prices or plans change. Drag a stop to another day, replace a place, or make the schedule lighter. The plan checker reorders each revised day, while the side panel assistant can make changes through the same planning actions. Share one link with your group so everyone can view, comment, vote, or edit according to their role.

Bali: frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for a Bali trip from Atlanta?

Your budget should cover airfare, accommodation, local transportation, meals, activities, and any connection expenses. Dates, vacation length, room setup, group size, and the number of bases shape the total. Use the live partner options in your HolidayWow plan, enter your budget in USD, and split shared costs as your plans take shape.

Does HolidayWow show live prices for a Bali vacation?

HolidayWow connects the plan with live partner options for stays, tours, transport, and flights. Each result uses the current available price or presents a live price check, so the planning page does not rely on a fixed estimate. Review the full itinerary and service details before opening the partner booking page and completing your reservation.

Should a Bali itinerary use one base or several?

One base suits a calm trip centered on one area, while additional bases can bring coastal and inland experiences together. Compare lodging, ground transportation, packing time, and daily routes before adding a stop. HolidayWow displays the whole route and lets you move activities or change the pace as your group settles on the best fit.

When is Bali a good month for an Atlanta vacation?

May through October is a useful window for travelers focused on outdoor experiences and generally drier conditions. Other months remain warm and offer strong sea temperatures for beach plans. Your Atlanta leave, school calendars, and preferred activities also matter. The planner can connect dates, climate guidance, partner prices, and the day by day route.

Can my family plan and book a Bali trip together?

Yes. HolidayWow shares the same plan through one link and gives group members viewing or editing roles. Travelers can comment, vote, and help refine the route. The budget uses your home currency, cost splitting organizes shared expenses, and booking links open inside the plan so your group can review each choice together.

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