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Cheapest return fare
£83
Typical prices: £83-£191
Frontier
Wed 19/8Wed 26/8
IAD - ATL • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£93
Typical prices: £93-£205
Frontier
Fri 11/9Fri 18/9
IAD - ATL • Direct
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Cheap Flights 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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Frontier Logo
06:20 - 08:31
IAD
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ATL
2h 11mdirect
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21:44 - 08:04
ATL
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IAD
10h 20m
1 stop
£83Frontier
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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07:50 - 09:53
IAD
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ATL
2h 03mdirect
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15:25 - 17:18
ATL
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IAD
1h 53mdirect
£93Frontier
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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06:20 - 08:31
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ATL
2h 11mdirect
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15:13 - 17:14
ATL
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2h 01mdirect
£105Frontier
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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18:09 - 23:59
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ATL
5h 50m
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15:25 - 17:18
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1h 53mdirect
£105Frontier
Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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11:12 - 19:13
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8h 01m
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15:25 - 17:18
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1h 53mdirect
£113Frontier
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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2h 11mdirect
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19:41 - 08:04
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£121Frontier
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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06:00 - 07:43
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1h 43mdirect
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16:35 - 18:28
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1h 53mdirect
£127Delta
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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06:00 - 07:43
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1h 43mdirect
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09:45 - 11:33
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1h 48mdirect
£127Delta
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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08:19 - 10:17
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1h 58mdirect
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09:50 - 11:41
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1h 51mdirect
£127United Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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1h 44mdirect
£127Delta
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Atlanta from Washington, D.C. usually cost between £90 and £188 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £83 on Frontier (19 Aug–26 Aug).

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta costs £42 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Atlanta (ATL). However, over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Atlanta (ATL) were, on average, 63% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Atlanta routes. The most popular route is between Baltimore (BWI) and Atlanta (ATL).

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost £137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £204 and £197 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on DCA and IAD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on ATL

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% 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.
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta 
MorganFlew with Delta
DCA
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ATL
Jun 2026
Delta Airlines is the best airline for flying between Washington DC and Atlanta. There are plenty flights back and forth. Plan ahead to have time for unforeseen security delays.
MarioFlew with Frontier
IAD
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ATL
May 2026
The airport train can be busy, so plan ahead. Also ATL is perhaps the most crowded airport in the US, so also give yourself extra time for everything. In other words it's always busy and crowded, so expect slow processess and delays and you'll have a good time

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta was £61 for a one-way ticket and £83 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 A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flight 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.

KAYAK’s 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 £105 or less one-way and £43 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.6
FrontierOverall score based on 2748 reviews
4.5Food
5.4Comfort
4.3Entertainment
6.6Crew
5.9Boarding
Airline reviews

Frontier feels like a family I Worked for Eastern Airlines back in the day and I felt the family vibe that I had then. Thank you

10.0 ExcellentAnnette, Jul 2026
TPA - ATL
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Frontier feels like a family I Worked for Eastern Airlines back in the day and I felt the family vibe that I had then. Thank you

Flight was delayed but it was very smooth. Crew was very nice. Seats are uncomfortable but ok.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Bag should not be so much money. This is how Frontier takes advantage of customers

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

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