
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
Plan a trip- 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

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

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 CommonsBuild 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.
iPhoto: Bali Botanic Garden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTransportation 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.
iPhoto: Bali Botanic Garden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWhen 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.
iPhoto: Toshi Widarto · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAlready started
Your trip in Bali
81 °F by day in August
Sea 81 °F
from Los Angeles about 16 h 22
iPhoto: JurakiVandel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDay 1
Arrival in Mount Batur
Flight from Los Angeles in 16 h 22. Settle in, first evening by the harbor or in the center.
Day 2
Sanur Strand
Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.
Day 3
Lovina
Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.
Day 4
Pantai Nusa Dua
Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.
iPhoto: DayakSibiriak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDay 5
On to Lovina Beach
A new base for the next few days; explore Lovina Beach on foot.
Day 6
Medewi
Beach day: the sea is around 81 °F in August.
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.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °F | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 84 |
| Night °F | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
| Sea °F | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 84 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Rain days | 28 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 27 |
Weather in Bali month by month
- January
82 °F
84 °F
- February
82 °F
84 °F
- March
83 °F
84 °F
- April
83 °F
84 °F
- May
82 °F
83 °F
- June
81 °F
82 °F
- July
80 °F
81 °F
- August
81 °F
80 °F
- September
83 °F
81 °F
- October
85 °F
82 °F
- November
85 °F
84 °F
- December
84 °F
84 °F
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.
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.

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.
iPhoto: William Cho · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
iPhoto: William Cho · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHow 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}}.

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
| From | Flight time | To | Nonstop flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SEA | about 15 h 31 | DPS | |
| San Francisco SFO | about 15 h 52 | DPS | |
| Los Angeles LAX | about 16 h 22 | DPS | |
| Denver DEN | about 17 h 22 | DPS | |
| Chicago O'Hare ORD | about 18 h 25 | DPS | |
| Dallas/Fort Worth DFW | about 18 h 29 | DPS | |
| Boston BOS | about 19 h 02 | DPS | |
| Newark EWR | about 19 h 09 | DPS | |
| New York JFK JFK | about 19 h 11 | DPS | |
| Atlanta ATL | about 19 h 27 | DPS | |
| Orlando MCO | about 20 h 10 | DPS | |
| Miami MIA | about 20 h 29 | DPS |
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.
- 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.



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.

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.


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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