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

For as low as £159, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from Atlanta in 1h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 546 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £214 on this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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

Looking for the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay £135, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £76. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around £174.

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

Consider ANA (86%), Ethiopian Air (83%) or LATAM Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..

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 81 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. (average of £138). Flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of £214). 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?

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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

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

The most flights from ATL to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £90 and £197 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £145 on Southwest (14 Oct–21 Oct).

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

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 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

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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 81 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 £159, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from Atlanta in 1h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 546 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £214 on this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
Consider ANA (86%), Ethiopian Air (83%) or LATAM Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay £135, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £76. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around £174.
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.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. (average of £138). Flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of £214). 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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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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

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

The most flights from ATL to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £90 and £197 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £145 on Southwest (14 Oct–21 Oct).

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

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 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2026.

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

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Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £90 and £197 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £145 on Southwest (14 Oct–21 Oct).