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

The duration of a direct flight to Washington, D.C. from Atlanta is typically 1h 45m . The journey crosses a distance of 549 miles.

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

Each day, there are between 36 and 49 direct flights that take off from Atlanta and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 321 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. was £52 for a one-way ticket and £70 for a return.

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

Atlanta and Washington, D.C. are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (172 flights per week), Southwest (51 flights per week), and American Airlines (37 flights per week).

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Atlanta, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Atlanta at 05:30 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 07:18.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. jets off at 23:10 and lands at 01:01.

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

There is just one airline that flies from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. direct and that is Delta . The best return deal found from Delta for the route is £218.

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

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

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

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is February , where tickets cost £141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £218 and £208 respectively.

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

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 Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline.

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

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 Washington, D.C. from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. were found on Frontier (£70) and Delta (£104).

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

The cheapest return flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. costs £159 on the route between Atlanta (ATL) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) . Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% cheaper than other Atlanta-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Atlanta (ATL) and Baltimore (BWI).

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure , which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Atlanta usually cost between £90 and £201 in October. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £70 on Frontier (15 Oct–19 Oct).

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Typical prices: £79-£175

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Recent return flight deals from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:55 - 16:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 52mdirect

21:12 - 23:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 13mdirect

£70Frontier

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

22:40 - 00:34ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 54mdirect

21:12 - 23:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 13mdirect

£70Frontier

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

07:30 - 09:27ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 57mdirect

10:22 - 12:24BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 02mdirect

£70Frontier

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

19:49 - 10:17ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 28m1 stop Orlando

21:06 - 23:13IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 07mdirect

£79Frontier

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

17:49 - 08:20ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

14h 31m1 stop Orlando

06:24 - 08:37BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 13mdirect

£82Frontier

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

10:07 - 10:17ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 10m1 stop Orlando

07:50 - 09:54IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 04mdirect

£85Frontier

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

22:30 - 00:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 51mdirect

18:08 - 00:06IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5h 58m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

£87Frontier

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

22:30 - 00:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 51mdirect

18:08 - 00:06IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5h 58m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

£88Frontier

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

12:25 - 14:08ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 43mdirect

08:13 - 10:08IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£104Delta

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

12:25 - 14:08ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 43mdirect

08:13 - 10:08IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£104Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

19:55 - 21:43ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

06:00 - 07:51DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 51mdirect

£229Delta

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

10:30 - 18:15ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 45m1 stop Tampa

12:00 - 13:55DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£237Southwest

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

08:10 - 15:55ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 45m1 stop Orlando

06:00 - 12:25DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6h 25m1 stop Kansas City

£244Southwest

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

20:55 - 22:40ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

09:00 - 10:57DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 57mdirect

£247Delta

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

15:37 - 17:30ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 53mdirect

06:00 - 07:51DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 51mdirect

£247Delta

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

15:37 - 17:30ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 53mdirect

12:26 - 14:21DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£247Delta

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

13:10 - 14:55ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

12:26 - 14:21DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£247Delta

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

13:10 - 14:55ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

12:26 - 14:21DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£247Delta

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

20:55 - 22:40ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

06:00 - 07:51DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 51mdirect

£247Delta

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

20:55 - 22:40ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

07:59 - 09:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 46mdirect

£247Delta

Recent direct flight deals from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:55 - 16:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 52mdirect

21:12 - 23:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 13mdirect

£70Frontier

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

22:40 - 00:34ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 54mdirect

21:12 - 23:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 13mdirect

£70Frontier

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

07:30 - 09:27ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 57mdirect

10:22 - 12:24BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 02mdirect

£70Frontier

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

07:11 - 09:02ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 51mdirect

05:40 - 07:56BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 16mdirect

£101Frontier

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

12:25 - 14:08ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 43mdirect

08:13 - 10:08IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£104Delta

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

12:25 - 14:08ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 43mdirect

08:13 - 10:08IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 55mdirect

£104Delta

Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

09:30 - 11:23ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 53mdirect

08:15 - 10:18IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 03mdirect

£104United Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

10:15 - 12:05ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 50mdirect

07:25 - 09:25DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 00mdirect

£104Southwest

Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:20 - 13:05ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

16:00 - 18:00DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 00mdirect

£104Southwest

Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

19:59 - 21:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

06:00 - 07:54DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 54mdirect

£104Delta

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flights

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

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How much is a return flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. departing in October.
What is the cheapest Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight route? Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.: The cheapest return flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. costs £159 on the route between Atlanta (ATL) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% cheaper than other Atlanta-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Atlanta (ATL) and Baltimore (BWI).
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Atlanta, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., 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 Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost £141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £218 and £208 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight	£52

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American to DCA is great because they arrive and depart from Terminal T which is the closest terminal to the airport entrance/exit. No need to hike/take the train to one of the other terminals where Delta, the most prevalent airline at ATL has flights.

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What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. was £52 for a one-way ticket and £70 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C..
On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
There are direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
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 Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
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 Washington, D.C. from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £77 or less one-way and £176 or less round-trip.

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C.

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