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£51 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

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 15/10. 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
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
United Airlines Logo
17:45 - 19:42IAD-ATL
1h 57mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:35 - 11:23ATL-IAD
1h 48mdirect
£101United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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22:14 - 00:15IAD-ATL
2h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:22ATL-IAD
1h 52mdirect
£108United Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Delta Logo
07:00 - 09:01IAD-ATL
2h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
07:25 - 09:11ATL-IAD
1h 46mdirect
£116Delta
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Thu, 27 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
United Airlines Logo
12:52 - 14:52IAD-ATL
2h 00mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:18ATL-IAD
1h 48mdirect
£128United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:53IAD-ATL
1h 53mdirect
Delta Logo
07:35 - 09:16ATL-IAD
1h 41mdirect
£130Delta
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Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
22:14 - 00:15IAD-ATL
2h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:22ATL-IAD
1h 52mdirect
£133United Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:57IAD-ATL
1h 57mdirect
Delta Logo
22:25 - 00:07ATL-IAD
1h 42mdirect
£138Delta
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
12:52 - 14:45IAD-ATL
1h 53mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:22ATL-IAD
1h 52mdirect
£145United Airlines
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 11:44IAD-ATL
5h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:22ATL-IAD
1h 52mdirect
£149United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Delta Logo
07:00 - 09:01IAD-ATL
2h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
13:10 - 14:51ATL-IAD
1h 41mdirect
£150Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
DCA offers easy access to downtown D.C. via Metrorail.
Use MARTA rail for a hassle-free trip from ATL to downtown.
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Top routes
IAD-ATL
Cheapest • 58% average savings
BWI-ATL
Most popular
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 12% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£101
Overall average: £167
United Airlines
Tue 28/10Wed 29/10
IAD - ATL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£51
Typical prices: £57-142
United Airlines
Wed 15/10
IAD - ATL • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
DCA

DCA offers easy access to downtown D.C. via Metrorail, taking about 10 minutes. Fares are based on distance, maxing at £5.

Read more about DCAby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

For a quick trip to downtown D.C. from IAD, use the Silver Line Metro, which takes about 50 minutes and costs £1.50–5.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
ATL

Use MARTA rail for a hassle-free trip from ATL to downtown Atlanta, avoiding traffic. The airport station is the final stop on the red and gold lines.

Read more about ATLby Blane Bachelor
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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

Blane Bachelor

Expert on ATL

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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.

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Booking Insights

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?

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 cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta costs £147 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Atlanta (ATL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 58% 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 Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday 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 £123 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £158 and £152 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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower 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 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 £69 for a one-way ticket and £137 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.

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 £121 or less one-way and £765 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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Compare transportation modes for Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights£2681h 53m
Trains£1900h 00m

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