Cheapest airlines flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C., including Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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American Airlines logo American Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Atlanta to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$29, and round-trip direct flights start at US$49.

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.

Atlanta to Washington D.C. Flight Details

The distance between Atlanta and Washington D.C. is about 881.91 km. The average flying time from Atlanta to Washington D.C. is around 1 hour 47 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$29
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$49
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance881.91 km
Average flight time1 hour 47 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 January, with an average price of US$122; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$176.

US$176
US$149
US$122
US$95
    Cheapest
  • US$134
    Apr
  • US$127
    May
  • US$135
    Jun
  • US$174
    Jul
  • US$146
    Aug
  • US$141
    Sep
  • US$148
    Oct
  • US$156
    Nov
  • US$130
    Dec
  • US$122
    Jan
  • US$176
    Feb
  • US$153
    Mar

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

Average weekly flight prices from Atlanta to Washington D.C. by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$201
US$165
US$129
US$93
    Cheapest
  • US$135
    Mon
  • US$146
    Tue
  • US$156
    Wed
  • US$130
    Thu
  • US$140
    Fri
  • US$129
    Sat
  • US$201
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Atlanta to Washington D.C. during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. are available on Apr 29, with fares starting at US$65.

US$115
US$90
US$65
US$40
  • US$115
    28
    Apr
  • US$65
    29
  • US$80
    30
  • US$112
    1
    May
  • US$71
    2
  • US$105
    3

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 US$29 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ATL to IAD on Wed, May 20), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$49 departing on Thu, May 28 and returning on Sun, May 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 47 minutes to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C..
  • 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 156 flight per week flying from Atlanta to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA5051 (10:51) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1444 (10:30)
  • 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 Wed, May 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$29.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. on April 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$56.
  • 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: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C., with fares starting at US$109.

US$69
US$109
US$150
US$190
US$230
Frontier Airlines
US$109
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$210
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$227
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$230
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C.?

Total flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Delta Air Lines operates the most frequent flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C., with 124 flights per week.

13
50
87
124
Delta Air Lines
124
Delta Air Lines
Virgin Atlantic
91
Virgin Atlantic
LATAM Airlines
75
LATAM Airlines
Korean Air
67
Korean Air
Aeromexico
60
Aeromexico
Air France
50
Air France

How many flights fly from Atlanta to Washington D.C. daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Atlanta to Washington D.C. within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Atlanta to Washington D.C. is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

484
428
372
316
Highest
394
Mon
372
Tue
392
Wed
402
Thu
484
Fri
382
Sat
375
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.