Cheapest airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta

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

Search for direct flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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$52.

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

Washington D.C. to Atlanta Flight Details

The distance between Washington D.C. and Atlanta is about 881.91 km. The average flying time from Washington D.C. to Atlanta is around 2 hours 1 minute. 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$52
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance881.91 km
Average flight time2 hours 1 minute
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
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 Mar, with an average price of US$100; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$174.

US$174
US$137
US$100
US$63
    Cheapest
  • US$130
    Feb
  • US$100
    Mar
  • US$141
    Apr
  • US$121
    May
  • US$161
    Jun
  • US$157
    Jul
  • US$174
    Aug
  • US$154
    Sep
  • US$130
    Oct
  • US$144
    Nov
  • US$157
    Dec
  • US$164
    Jan

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta?

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

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta are found during Sep, with an average price of US$101. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Dec, with an average price of up to US$248.

US$248
US$175
US$101
US$28
    Cheapest
  • US$225
    Feb
  • US$179
    Mar
  • US$175
    Apr
  • US$232
    May
  • US$180
    Jun
  • US$188
    Jul
  • US$138
    Aug
  • US$101
    Sep
  • US$222
    Oct
  • US$181
    Nov
  • US$248
    Dec
  • US$156
    Jan

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

Average weekly flight prices from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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 Washington D.C. to Atlanta is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$176
US$142
US$108
US$74
    Cheapest
  • US$169
    Mon
  • US$113
    Tue
  • US$108
    Wed
  • US$155
    Thu
  • US$176
    Fri
  • US$161
    Sat
  • US$155
    Sun

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 US$29 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to ATL on Wed, Mar 18), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$52 departing on Wed, Mar 11 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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 2 hours 1 minute to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta.
  • 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 134 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 -- DL410 (06:18)
  • 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 Wed, Mar 18, 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 Atlanta travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • 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 February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta on February 14, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$22.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Atlanta, with Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (IAD-ATL) is by far the most common option on this route: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK).
  • The time difference between Atlanta and Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. to Atlanta

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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 Washington D.C. to Atlanta, with fares starting at US$103.

US$58
US$103
US$148
US$193
US$238
Frontier Airlines
US$103
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
US$195
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$209
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$238
American Airlines

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

Total flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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 Washington D.C. to Atlanta, with 111 flights per week.

30
57
84
111
Delta Air Lines
111
Delta Air Lines
Aeromexico
76
Aeromexico
LATAM Airlines
75
LATAM Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
72
Virgin Atlantic
Korean Air
62
Korean Air
KLM
57
KLM

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

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Washington D.C. to Atlanta 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 Washington D.C. to Atlanta is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

497
407
317
227
Highest
329
Mon
373
Tue
369
Wed
395
Thu
497
Fri
417
Sat
317
Sun