Cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. from £51

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — WAS
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 3 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£102

One-way from

£51

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£120

Good round-trip deal

£146 or less

Good one-way deal

£85 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 8/11-15/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 13/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 October 2025.

Sat 8/1114:35ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Sat 15/1106:00DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10£102
Sat 1/1109:15ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Sun 2/1105:05DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/10£109
Thu 6/1116:30ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/1106:05DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10£117
Thu 30/1020:59ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Thu 6/1107:59DCA - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Deal found 1/10£124
Mon 3/1115:45ATL - DCA
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/1111:40DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10£128
Wed 19/1110:05ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Fri 21/1106:05DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10£130
Wed 22/1019:59ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Mon 27/1020:40DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 07mDelta
Deal found 30/9£131
Sat 8/1113:30ATL - DCA
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 11/1106:55DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10£135
Sat 6/1210:05ATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/1212:25DCA - ATL
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 30/9£137
Thu 30/1006:15ATL - DCA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Thu 6/1106:05DCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10£139

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Atlanta

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Washington, D.C.

Route

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Return

Price

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/11

14:35-16:15

Nonstop1h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/11

06:00-08:00

Nonstop2h 00m

£102

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/11

09:15-11:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/11

05:05-07:05

Nonstop2h 00m

£109

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 30/10

13:13-14:53

Nonstop1h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/11

08:59-11:00

Nonstop2h 01m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 7/11

19:59-21:43

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/11

06:59-09:05

Nonstop2h 06m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/12

10:05-12:00

Nonstop1h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/12

06:05-08:05

Nonstop2h 00m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 13/11

17:58-19:41

Nonstop1h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 16/11

20:45-22:54

Nonstop2h 09m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/12

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/12

06:05-08:05

Nonstop2h 00m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 13/1

10:05-12:00

Nonstop1h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/1

15:30-17:35

Nonstop2h 05m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 6/11

11:05-12:50

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/11

06:05-08:05

Nonstop2h 00m

£117

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 7/11

08:15-10:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/11

09:05-15:45

1 stop6h 40m

£124

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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 ATL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings 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.

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. 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 3 October 2025.

The most flights from ATL to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Hartsfield-Jackson; the airport handles an average of 54 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Atlanta airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 8.2 mi journey to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Atlanta’s city center.

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

    For as low as £102, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from Atlanta in 1h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 546 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), ANA (93%) or Mesa Airlines (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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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