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Atlanta.$89 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
Atlanta.$90 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $90, select.
Atlanta.$90 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 3 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $90, select.
Atlanta.$108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Atlanta.$108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Atlanta.$134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.
Atlanta.$142 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Atlanta.$151 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Atlanta flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Jul
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Aug
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Washington D.C. to Atlanta: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$89
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 58 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week1,045

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Atlanta: Atlanta Fulton County, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is $89. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Atlanta.
LATAM Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta fly direct from Washington D.C. to Atlanta.
As of April 2025, there are 1,045 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Atlanta.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Washington D.C., the cheapest airport near Atlanta is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson – which is 12.6 km away from the centre of Atlanta. We've found flights into this airport from $89.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Atlanta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Atlanta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. July is typically the warmest month in Atlanta, when it usually averages around 33°C. You can expect the least rain in October. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -0°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Atlanta is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from Washington DC to Atlanta: what you need to know

  • Your next great adventure starts at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Atlanta leaving from either of these.

  • When it comes to where you'll disembark, Atlanta's primary entry point is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Take a direct Washington DC to Atlanta flight and you'll be flying for an average of 2 hours.

  • Washington DC and Atlanta are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 125 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Washington DC to Atlanta is with American Airlines at 20:49. Choose the first DCA to ATL departure with Delta Air Lines at 06:00 to fit in more activities on your first day in Atlanta.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your Washington DC to Atlanta flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Getting away during a peak month like February? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Atlanta

  • At the moment, $41 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Atlanta. The cheapest price for a return flight is $89. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap Washington DC to Atlanta flights, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on plane tickets from Washington DC to Atlanta. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

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Flying from Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Set off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) on a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Atlanta. From DCA, you can land directly at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Washington DC to Atlanta plane tickets out of DCA. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Atlanta, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Atlanta leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Start your travels at IAD and step off the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Book a direct Washington DC to Atlanta plane ticket with one of these popular carriers that operate from IAD:

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Atlanta, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • 74.39% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Atlanta depart from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is where you can expect to touch down.

  • Sail through the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct Washington DC to Atlanta plane tickets from BWI:

  • From central Washington DC, BWI is around 40 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Atlanta flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:

  • Flights that leave from BWI touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.

Arriving in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Atlanta. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar to explore Atlanta and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.

  • ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

Best time to go to Atlanta

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Atlanta. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.

  • When booking your Washington DC to Atlanta tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Atlanta

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Atlanta right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Atlanta:

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Atlanta.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Atlanta, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 467 kilometres south-east to Jacksonville to check off its leading sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, consider Charlotte, about 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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