Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Washington DC and Atlanta are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 314 Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:40 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IAD to ATL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Atlanta (and then other parts of United States) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAD to ATL flights, with 81.05% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and ATL:
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
McGhee Tyson Airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Currently, $44 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $87. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to ATL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to ATL.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Reserve a hotel near ATL if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and explore Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Atlanta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ATL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.