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August 19 - August 26

Cheapest

Earliest

BWI - Atlanta

$132

$56

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September 8 - September 23

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$84

$56

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September 9 - September 23

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$85

$56

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September 9 - September 29

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$83

$56

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September 1 - September 22

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$79

$56

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September 22 - September 23

Cheapest

Best

BWI - Atlanta

$109

$56

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September 22 - September 29

Cheapest

Best

BWI - Atlanta

$106

$56

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September 9 - September 16

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$97

$56

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September 2 - September 8

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$92

$56

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September 1 - September 9

Cheapest

BWI - Atlanta

$88

$56

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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta takes approximately 12h 58m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. While direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options, with only 21.9% of recent fares being non-stop.

When considering cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, prices typically range from $160–$408, with a median fare of $258. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 37% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating a moderate frequency of competitive offers. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting consistent opportunities to find favorable prices.

For travelers looking for the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, the data indicates that April stands out with a median fare of just $80. Following closely, May also offers competitive pricing with a median of $109. February is another economical option, presenting a median fare of $158, making these months particularly attractive for budget-conscious planning.

The route between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta covers a distance of 928 kilometers. This distance classifies the route as a short-haul journey, meaning flights are generally shorter and more frequent compared to longer international routes.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Regular price: $98 - $183

Prices are currently below the regular range.

For flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, prices typically range from $98 to $183. The current lowest deal is $56 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 19 to Aug 26.

now $56

Low $98

High $183

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta is April, with a median price of $80. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $489. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $80

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $489

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Atlanta

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$121

$71

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Atlanta

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$103

$69

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Atlanta

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$122

$69

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Atlanta

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$119

$57

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Atlanta

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$113

$57

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Atlanta

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$96

$58

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

1 night

Jul 17 - Jul 18

$202 → $89

56%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$190 → $80

58%

1 night

Jul 24 - Jul 25

$197 → $89

55%

3 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 12

$205 → $100

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

Washington, D.C. - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Atlanta are near the typical level of $258.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $80.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 58m

The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta is 12h 58m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights represent 78.1% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta are frequent.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.

📍 ~45 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International offers another departure point for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$76

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival choice for Atlanta.

📍 ~15 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and full cabin service as a major regional hub.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by car), but requires crossing into the Central Time Zone.

💸 Flights from ~$218

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson is a high-traffic regional airport offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by car), but involves driving through potentially mountainous terrain.

💸 Flights from ~$56

Greenville–Spartanburg International (GSP)

Greenville–Spartanburg International provides modern facilities and strong regional connectivity along the I-85 corridor.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by car), but is in a different state requiring a longer commute.

💸 Flights from ~$133

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is the closest viable alternative with multi-class service and easier navigation.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$168

Huntsville International (HSV)

Huntsville International is a reliable regional airport with consistent business-travel infrastructure and full cabin classes.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$158

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Atlanta, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,186

From BWI

Elite

Nov 11

Atlanta, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,888

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. The average price for tickets booked within this window was $308. In contrast, booking 28-59 days out saw an average price of $614, indicating a significant increase. Even booking 14-27 days before departure resulted in a higher average price of $361.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta was considered to be $160 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $258. Prices typically ranged up to $408 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta include April, with a median price of $80, and May, with a median price of $109. February also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $158. These months typically offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $258 for this route.

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