Cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $80 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Oct 30 — Sun, Nov 1 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $80 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $34 | FrontierNonstop2 hrWed, Sep 9 | The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $34 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $179 | FrontierNonstop2 hrThu, Aug 13 — Sun, Aug 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $179 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $310 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Oct 30 — Sun, Nov 1 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $310 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 40 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 40 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| January Cheapest | Typical prices: $55–170 |
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| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $105–255 |
Popular airlines from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- DeltaNonstopfrom $169Typical price: $165–395173 weekly nonstop flightsATL - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day470 weekly connecting flightsATL - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $203Typical price: $165–36551 weekly nonstop flightsATL - BWI, DCAEvery day645 weekly connecting flightsATL - BWI, DCAEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $203Typical price: $170–38037 weekly nonstop flightsATL - DCAEvery day565 weekly connecting flightsATL - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $80Typical price: $60–19542 weekly nonstop flightsATL - BWI, IADEvery day103 weekly connecting flightsATL - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $169Typical price: $165–39025 weekly nonstop flightsATL - IADEvery day331 weekly connecting flightsATL - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- JetBluefrom $269Typical price: $265–670112 weekly connecting flightsATL - BWI, DCAEvery day
Popular airports near Atlanta
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Atlanta center and popularity with travelers.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)AtlantaUnited States16 min8 mi
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)BirminghamUnited States2 hr 12 min136 mi
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)GreenvilleUnited States2 hr 29 min147 mi
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)ChattanoogaUnited States1 hr 48 min100 mi
Popular airports near Washington, D.C.
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Washington, D.C. center and popularity with travelers.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)WashingtonUnited States19 min4 mi
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)WashingtonUnited States55 min22 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)BaltimoreUnited States49 min27 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 21 min116 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $55 to $170.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $80. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $34.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $169, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $203, flying from Oct 30 to Nov 2.
- The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $203, flying from Sep 11 to Sep 14.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $80, flying from Oct 30 to Nov 1.
- The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $169, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $269, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. starts at $80 from Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $34 and departs on Wed, Sep 9.
1 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 173 nonstop flights and 470 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 51 nonstop flights and 645 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 173 nonstop flights and 470 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 51 nonstop flights and 645 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. are:
- American offers 37 nonstop flights and 565 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Frontier offers 42 nonstop flights and 103 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- United offers 25 nonstop flights and 331 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- JetBlue offers 112 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $80. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $34.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $169, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $203, flying from Oct 30 to Nov 2.
- The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $203, flying from Sep 11 to Sep 14.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $80, flying from Oct 30 to Nov 1.
- The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $169, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $269, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 20.
Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
- There are 173 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 51 Southwest direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 37 American direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 United direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. at price $179 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
- There are 173 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 51 Southwest direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 37 American direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 United direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. start at $80 from Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. start at $310 from Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. start at $80 from Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1.
To book business class trips from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. starts at $179 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. at price $179 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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