How long is the flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 46m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is about 533 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $33. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $54, and Delta, from $108. Spirit Airlines is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Frontier flights start at $59 while deals on United Airlines start at $69 one-way.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from ATL to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (109 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular route from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Baltimore/Washington or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is $39. On average you can expect to pay $691. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $63.

What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (88%) or Ethiopian Air (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Delta, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATL to WAS?

When flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 74% versus a flight at noon.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

For a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Hartsfield-Jackson. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is just 8.2 mi from the center of the city. Hartsfield-Jackson is the only Atlanta airport and it handles 81 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$43+ Flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$74 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$43 (Frontier)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$177
Good round-trip deal	$100 or less
Good one-way deal	$103 or less

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.

Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$33	Average$103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$54	Average$144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$108	Average$250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$137	Average$253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$144	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$154	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

$43+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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