Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta from £34

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — ATL
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in August or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2026.

Thu 9/406:00
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 10m
Frontier
Thu 16/422:40
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 23/2£56
Sat 14/317:30
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 21/319:33
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2£67
Wed 18/306:20
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Wed 25/322:45
ATL
-
IAD
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 19/2£72
Wed 25/308:20
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 28/319:33
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2£96
Sat 25/412:46
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 27/419:31
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2£99
Tue 5/510:11
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop1h 52m
Delta
Sat 9/518:15
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 47m
Delta
Deal found 23/2£102
Tue 24/306:00
IAD
-
ATL
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 28/319:33
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2£109
Wed 13/512:40
IAD
-
ATL
Nonstop1h 53m
Delta
Sun 17/507:30
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 46m
Delta
Deal found 20/2£116
Wed 22/406:00
IAD
-
ATL
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 25/414:37
ATL
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2£118

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Atlanta (ATL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£56

One-way from

£34

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£152

Good round-trip deal

£42 or less

Good one-way deal

£73 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/4-16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 06m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Atlanta
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 01m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Atlanta
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/3

06:20-08:36

Nonstop2h 16m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 25/3

22:45-07:24

1 stop8h 39m

£72

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/3

08:20-10:21

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 25/3

10:02-11:53

Nonstop1h 51m

£125

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

22:08-23:59

Nonstop1h 51m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/5

05:30-07:17

Nonstop1h 47m

£131

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

06:00-07:54

Nonstop1h 54m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 19/4

07:35-09:15

Nonstop1h 40m

£137

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/3

06:00-11:36

1 stop5h 36m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 31/3

14:37-16:30

Nonstop1h 53m

£141

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

08:29-10:29

Nonstop2h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/4

05:45-07:32

Nonstop1h 47m

£152

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 24/6

06:00-07:52

Nonstop1h 52m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/7

14:55-16:39

Nonstop1h 44m

£180

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

08:20-10:21

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 19/3

14:39-16:30

Nonstop1h 51m

£192

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/3

08:20-10:21

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 26/3

10:02-11:53

Nonstop1h 51m

£197

Washington, D.C.Atlanta

IAD - ATL

IADATL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/3

17:30-19:36

Nonstop2h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 18/3

14:39-16:30

Nonstop1h 51m

£217

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta (average of £29). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of £56). 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 time of day to fly from WAS to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 February 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 February 2026.

The most flights from WAS to ATL are scheduled on a Monday (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Atlanta. Reviews last updated 23 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

5.5

Food

4.6

Crew

6.6

Overall

5.7

Entertainment

4.3

Boarding

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATL - MDW

Flight was canceled. Late notification and limited help with booking another flight.

Comfort

5.5

Food

4.6

Crew

6.6

Overall

5.7

Entertainment

4.3

Boarding

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATL - MDW

Flight was canceled. Late notification and limited help with booking another flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. You should not have trouble finding flights to Hartsfield-Jackson from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 88 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Atlanta airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 8.2 mi journey from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Atlanta’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta in about 1h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta is about 533 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Atlanta, with prices starting at £75. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta for 46% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta consider choosing ANA (85%), Mesa Airlines (84%) or Copa Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta (average of £29). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of £56). 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.

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FrontierCheapest£42Average£110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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