Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. (ATL - WAS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$58	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $58
Cheapest one-way flight	$28	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway	$193	Spirit 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $193
Cheapest business class flights	$266	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is currently $266

Fastest flight	1 hr 38 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 38 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

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
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $90–130

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

Delta

Nonstop

from $204

Typical price: $155–350

171 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

453 weekly connecting flights

ATL - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $184

Typical price: $155–320

48 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - BWI, DCA Every day

630 weekly connecting flights

ATL - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $184

Typical price: $155–330

37 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - DCA Every day

484 weekly connecting flights

ATL - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $58

Typical price: $70–160

33 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - BWI, IAD Every day

132 weekly connecting flights

ATL - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $184

Typical price: $155–325

25 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - IAD Every day

315 weekly connecting flights

ATL - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Spirit

from $149

Typical price: $95–285

60 weekly connecting flights

ATL - BWI Every day

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 11 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 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 $58. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $204, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $184, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $184, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $58, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $184, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $149, flying from May 1 to May 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. starts at $58 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.

1 hr 38 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.

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 171 nonstop flights and 453 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 48 nonstop flights and 630 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. are:

American offers 37 nonstop flights and 484 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Frontier offers 33 nonstop flights and 132 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
United offers 25 nonstop flights and 315 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Spirit offers 60 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $58. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $204, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $184, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $184, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $58, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $184, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $149, flying from May 1 to May 3.

Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

There are 171 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 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 33 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.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. at price $193 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

There are 171 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 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 33 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.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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 $58 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 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 $266 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. start at $58 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. starts at $193 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. at price $193 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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.