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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta from £84

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta (WAS-ATL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 08:44IAD-ATL
1h 44mdirect
22:10 - 23:55ATL-IAD
1h 45mdirect
£166Delta
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 1 Jun
06:00 - 07:48IAD-ATL
1h 48mdirect
22:10 - 23:55ATL-IAD
1h 45mdirect
£167Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Sat, 1 Jun
09:59 - 11:40IAD-ATL
1h 41mdirect
22:10 - 23:55ATL-IAD
1h 45mdirect
£179Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Fri, 31 May
07:00 - 08:44IAD-ATL
1h 44mdirect
22:15 - 23:59ATL-IAD
1h 44mdirect
£187Delta
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Sat, 25 May - Mon, 10 Jun
06:14 - 11:56IAD-ATL
5h 42m1 stop
09:25 - 11:13ATL-IAD
1h 48mdirect
£198United Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
08:20 - 13:10IAD-ATL
4h 50m1 stop
09:25 - 11:13ATL-IAD
1h 48mdirect
£210United Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Fri, 31 May
12:05 - 11:34IAD-ATL
23h 29m1 stop
12:22 - 10:02ATL-IAD
21h 40m1 stop
£236Sun Country Air
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Thu, 17 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
17:18 - 16:05IAD-ATL
22h 47m1 stop
17:05 - 16:27ATL-IAD
23h 22m1 stop
£507Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
05:30 - 21:00IAD-ATL
15h 30m2 stops
08:40 - 23:35ATL-IAD
14h 55m2 stops
£631Southwest
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Mon, 13 May - Fri, 17 May
18:10 - 10:13IAD-ATL
16h 03m2 stops
19:37 - 07:40ATL-IAD
12h 03m1 stop
£646Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta cost £68 and was between Baltimore and Atlanta. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Atlanta. The average price for a return flight for this route is £33.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta is January, where tickets cost £79 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and May, where the average cost of tickets is £174 and £158 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £78 on average

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Atlanta from Washington, D.C. were found on Delta (£84) and Sun Country Air (£106), and the lowest return tickets were found on Delta (£166) and United Airlines (£198).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta?

In normal times, Delta flies from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta up to 28 times per day, Southwest up to 10 times per day, and United Airlines up to 6 times per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.
There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. They are: American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at £31 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta per day?

Each day, there are between 43 and 57 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Atlanta, with an average flight time of 1h 54m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 377 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 41m to travel the 549 miles between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 06:00 and will be landing in Atlanta at 07:47.

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta jets off at 22:40 and lands at 00:39.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Low season

January

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (39% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

  • What services are provided for passengers with limited mobility at the departure and arrival airports?

    If you are traveling with a person with limited mobility, IAD provides wheelchairs to help them move around the airport. You can acquire a wheelchair by requesting from your airline when booking tickets. IAD airport also has changing tables in the female and male toilets. For those traveling with companions of the opposite gender, IAD has unisex restrooms with changing tables. IAD airport shuttles also have lifts or ramps for wheelchairs. In ATL, passengers who require a wheelchair should inform their airline for reservation before arrival.

  • How can you travel from ATL airport to downtown?

    Various options help you get to the city from ATL airport. They include the Marta rail line, which is the cheapest option and takes approximately 20min to downtown, taxis, car rentals and shuttles. Uber also transports people from the airport to downtown. You can order your Uber online or through the Uber app.

  • Are there chapels in the departure and arrival airports?

    If you are in IAD and want a place to pray and meditate before your flight, the airport has a chapel. You can find an inter chapel across gate A32 in the A gates. For those in BWI, there is a meditation room located near the D/E security checkpoint on the upper level. DCA also has an interfaith chapel across from the Delta Airlines gates, at the south end of concourse B. On arrival at ATL, you can find chapels at the pre-security area in level 3, international concourse E, and international concourse F. These chapels are always open.

  • Does Dulles airport allow passengers to spend the night in the airport?

    If you have an early morning flight and are thinking of spending the night at Dulles airport, concourses C and D are the best sleeping spots. They have many benches with no armrests. Inside the airport, there is a hotel known as Sleepbox lounge, located between gates A6 and A14 mezzanine level near the aerotrain in concourse A. If you are willing to spend extra, nearby hotels offer free shuttle services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta was £105 for a one-way ticket and £208 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atlanta from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £85 or less one-way and £47 or less round-trip.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington international airport (BWI) are among the three largest international airports in Washington.
  • If you are a military officer in IAD, USO lounge is located opposite baggage claim and is where you can enjoy free services. These services include spacious rooms with comfortable seats, TV with movie library, snacks, Wi-Fi access and ground transportation.
  • If you are traveling with your four-legged friend in IAD, there are pet relief areas. They are located inside the concourses and on the departure level, opposite ends, outside the terminal. Another pet relief area is on the baggage claim at the arrival levels. BWI airport has a pet relief area located outside door 19 on the lower level of concourse E and the landside, in front of the hourly garage.
  • For nursing mothers, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has comfortable nursing rooms where you can pump or breastfeed your infant. The rooms have a changing table, electrical outlets and a small bench. They are located at the domestic terminal west crossover, near gates B5, D34, T7, E Centerpoint, F5 and F arrivals.
  • If you want a place to rest for a night or a stopover in ATL, there are minute suites that provide private spaces. These suites have a bed, TV and Wi-Fi. They are found in concourses B and T. You can also take advantage of lounges at ATL.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Hartsfield-Jackson, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +15 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +17 more

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Book cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Cheapest flights to Atlanta from Washington, D.C. found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/5Wed
directDelta
1h 44mIAD-ATL
£84
23/5Thu
directDelta
1h 48mIAD-ATL
£96
1/7Mon
directDelta
1h 58mIAD-ATL
£104
17/7Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
9h 24mIAD-ATL
£106
29/9Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
21h 36mIAD-ATL
£110
24/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 59mIAD-ATL
£111
24/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 59mIAD-ATL
£112
23/8Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 34mIAD-ATL
£119
13/5Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 26mIAD-ATL
£199
7/6Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
24h 06mIAD-ATL
£230

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 51mIAD-ATL
6/5Mon
directDelta
1h 41mATL-IAD
£349
7/5Tue
directDelta
1h 49mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
directDelta
1h 43mATL-IAD
£361
7/5Tue
directDelta
1h 44mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
directDelta
1h 45mATL-IAD
£389
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
1h 57mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
1h 47mATL-IAD
£395
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 22mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
1h 52mATL-IAD
£403
7/5Tue
directDelta
1h 49mIAD-ATL
17/5Fri
directDelta
1h 45mATL-IAD
£403
7/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 26mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 56mATL-IAD
£415
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 21mIAD-ATL
6/6Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 31mATL-IAD
£951
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
46h 38mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
36h 17mATL-IAD
£2,880
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 35mIAD-ATL
8/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
36h 17mATL-IAD
£2,951

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Washington, D.C. - Atlanta Flights

Destination:

Atlanta (ATL)United States

Return flight deals:

Atlanta - Washington, D.C.

Cabin classes:

£619
£478
£33

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Flights£3151h 41m
Trains£1880h 00m
Buses£4012h 55m