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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $113. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Atlanta.$78 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.
Atlanta.$78 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.
Atlanta.$79 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Atlanta.$96 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $96, select.
Atlanta.$112 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.
Atlanta.$112 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.
Atlanta.$113 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.
Atlanta.$113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.
Atlanta.$124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.
Atlanta.$160 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.
Atlanta.$216 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.
Atlanta.$231 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.
Atlanta.$254 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.
Atlanta.$273 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.
Atlanta.$385 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Atlanta.$385 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Atlanta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$78
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 58 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week1,406

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is $78. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
LATAM Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico fly direct from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
As of June 2026, there are 1,406 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Atlanta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL): What you need to know

  • Start your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Explore the options for taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.

  • 2 hours is the average duration of a direct Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight.

  • Atlanta (where Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.

  • The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), with 128 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from DCA to ATL is the 6am Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 9pm with Southwest Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ATL.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) depart from this terminal.

  • You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport leaving from DCA. Book your seat with one of these:

  • The top choice among passengers flying between DCA and ATL is Delta.

  • The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Delta. Its services land as planned 77.83% of the time.

  • Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • 71% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about kicking off your journey from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) plane ticket from this hub.

  • When leaving from IAD, you'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Washington DC to ATL. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:

  • Delta takes the lead in bookings on the IAD to ATL route.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, United has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.

  • You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to ATL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).

  • Zoom through the skies with any of these carriers that offer direct Washington DC to ATL plane tickets from BWI:

  • The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Delta from BWI to ATL.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta.

  • The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77%.

About Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta

  • From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, central Atlanta is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is $37. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $78. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to ATL, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.

  • September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Washington DC to ATL.

  • Bag the best deal on a flight from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Atlanta based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your Washington DC to ATL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Atlanta

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Atlanta right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport:

  • Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are must-visits when exploring Atlanta.

Explore more of the United States

  • Atlanta will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres west of Atlanta, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

  • Around 225 kilometres southwest of Atlanta, Montgomery is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.

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