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Cheapest one-way

$ 37
Frontier Airlines Thu, Oct 22

74% below next 30d avg. ($140)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 62
Frontier Airlines Tue, Sep 29

74% below next 30d avg. ($234)

When to travel

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

2h 1m Avg: 1h 56m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $37 , travelers can expect an average price of $140 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $62 . Flights typically take around 1h 56m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h 1m minutes. There are 150 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Atlanta: Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) , and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) . Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (DCA-ATL) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $37 and round-trip from $62. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta operate an average of 103 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 48.7% on-time departure rate and a 75.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Atlanta flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Atlanta are Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Atlanta according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Atlanta

The distance between Washington D.C. and Atlanta is approximately 881.91 km. It takes around 1 hour 56 minutes on average to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $37
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $62
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 881.91 km
Average flight time 1 hour 56 minutes
Popular airline Frontier Airlines
Frequency ~122/week
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Atlanta route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is May, with an average price of $123; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $186.

$186
$155
$123
$92
    Cheapest
  • $153
    Sep
  • $134
    Oct
  • $149
    Nov
  • $162
    Dec
  • $170
    Jan
  • $137
    Feb
  • $150
    Mar
  • $186
    Apr
  • $123
    May
  • $146
    Jun
  • $149
    Jul
  • $174
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta?

Average price of round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta are found during September, with an average price of $104. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $485.

$485
$295
$104
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  • $104
    Sep
  • $229
    Oct
  • $187
    Nov
  • $257
    Dec
  • $161
    Jan
  • $231
    Feb
  • $181
    Mar
  • $253
    Apr
  • $485
    May
  • $285
    Jun
  • $437
    Jul
  • $226
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $37 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to ATL on Thu, Oct 22), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $62 departing on Tue, Sep 29 and returning on Tue, Sep 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines American 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 56 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Atlanta (ATL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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 150 flight per week flying from Washington D.C. to Atlanta. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1324 (10:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta, 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, Oct 22, with one-way flights priced at just $37.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta on September 21, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $32.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Atlanta: Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK). Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (DCA-ATL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Atlanta and Washington D.C. is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is $140. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is $234. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Atlanta. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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