Find cheap airlines flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C., including Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Atlanta to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.: One way flights from $43, round trip flights from $57. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Atlanta to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Atlanta to Washington D.C.

The distance between Atlanta and Washington D.C. is approximately 881.91 km. It takes around 1 hour 51 minutes on average to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C.. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$43
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$57
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance881.91 km
Average flight time1 hour 51 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Flight statistics for the Atlanta–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.?

The average price of one-way flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. is May, with an average price of $117; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $208.

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  • $130
    Jun
  • $175
    Jul
  • $147
    Aug
  • $143
    Sep
  • $149
    Oct
  • $157
    Nov
  • $131
    Dec
  • $123
    Jan
  • $178
    Feb
  • $154
    Mar
  • $208
    Apr
  • $117
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Atlanta to Washington D.C. during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. are available on Jun 17, with fares starting at $110.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. (ATL-WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $43 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ATL to IAD on Thu, Aug 6), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $57 departing on Wed, Jul 1 and returning on Wed, Jul 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 51 minutes to fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Washington D.C. (WAS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 158 flight per week flying from Atlanta to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1444 (10:04)
  • To find best deals on flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 6, with one-way flights priced at just $43.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. on June 20, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $29.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dulles International Airport (ATL-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Atlanta is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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