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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to Atlanta in 1h 43m . The flying distance between the two cities is 549 miles.

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

Each day, there are between 36 and 49 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Atlanta, with an average flight time of 1h 57m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. 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 Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

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

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

Washington, D.C. and Atlanta 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 earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 05:40 and will be landing in Atlanta at 07:53.

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 22:39 and lands at 00:35.

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

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta direct and that is Frontier . The best return deal found from Frontier for the route is £42.

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

Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta delayed?

Weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 138 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

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

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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 Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta were found on Frontier (£70) and Delta (£103).

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Typical prices: £81-£210

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BWI - ATL • Direct

Cheapest one-way flight

£52

Typical prices: £108-£267

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

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

10:16 - 12:23BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 07mdirect

14:55 - 16:44ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 49mdirect

£70Frontier

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

09:15 - 18:44BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9h 29m1 stop Orlando

22:29 - 00:22ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 53mdirect

£76Frontier

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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

2h 04mdirect

13:57 - 10:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 24m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando

£79Frontier

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

11:12 - 18:44IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 32m1 stop Orlando

19:56 - 10:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 25m1 stop Orlando

£82Frontier

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:12 - 09:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22h 23m2 stops Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl

15:20 - 17:13ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 53mdirect

£85Frontier

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

21:12 - 23:18BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 06mdirect

07:30 - 09:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 51mdirect

£86Frontier

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

21:52 - 09:02BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11h 10m1 stop Orlando

07:30 - 09:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 51mdirect

£86Frontier

Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:12 - 09:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22h 23m2 stops Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl

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

1h 51mdirect

£91Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

08:02 - 10:04IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 02mdirect

23:00 - 00:41ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 41mdirect

£103Delta

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

12:27 - 14:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 48mdirect

15:27 - 17:10ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 43mdirect

£103Delta

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

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

08:00 - 09:51DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 51mdirect

21:59 - 23:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

£227Delta

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

06:00 - 07:44DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 44mdirect

21:59 - 23:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

£233Delta

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

08:00 - 09:51DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 51mdirect

21:59 - 23:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

£233Delta

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

07:55 - 09:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 50mdirect

08:20 - 14:20ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

£234Southwest

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

13:30 - 18:00DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

19:10 - 20:55ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

£234Southwest

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

07:55 - 09:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 50mdirect

06:45 - 14:30ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 45m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Columbus

£238Southwest

Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

09:00 - 10:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 50mdirect

17:45 - 19:32ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 47mdirect

£245Delta

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

07:00 - 08:49DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 49mdirect

11:00 - 12:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 47mdirect

£245Delta

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct

18:35 - 20:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 00mdirect

22:15 - 08:30ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

£245Southwest

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

06:00 - 07:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 50mdirect

22:53 - 00:41ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 48mdirect

£281Delta

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

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

10:16 - 12:23BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 07mdirect

14:55 - 16:44ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 49mdirect

£70Frontier

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

21:12 - 23:18BWI Baltimore/Washington-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 06mdirect

07:30 - 09:21ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BWI Baltimore/Washington

1h 51mdirect

£86Frontier

Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

15:55 - 17:55DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 00mdirect

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

1h 50mdirect

£103Southwest

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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

2h 00mdirect

07:50 - 09:35ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 45mdirect

£103Southwest

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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

1h 51mdirect

21:59 - 23:47ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

£103Delta

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:59 - 08:53DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 54mdirect

11:10 - 12:58ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

£103Delta

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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

1h 51mdirect

18:50 - 20:39ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 49mdirect

£103Delta

Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

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

1h 51mdirect

11:10 - 12:58ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 48mdirect

£103Delta

Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

14:00 - 15:54DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 54mdirect

13:10 - 14:57ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 47mdirect

£103Delta

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

10:10 - 12:03DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1h 53mdirect

18:55 - 20:41ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1h 46mdirect

£103Delta

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.

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Atlanta from Washington, D.C. usually cost between £100 and £219 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £70 on Frontier (5 Nov–12 Nov).

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta costs £124 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Atlanta (ATL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 39% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Atlanta routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Saturday 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?

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta is January, where tickets cost £143 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £203 and £197 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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High season	October

Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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.

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MorganFlew with Delta-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-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

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 £52 for a one-way ticket and £70 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?
Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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.

Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £96 or less one-way and £252 or less round-trip.

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