Cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington from $23 ATL → DCA, IAD
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $208 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Nov – 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $23 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Feb 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $23, Frontier Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $208, 14 Nov to 15 Nov
- Usual return price
- $72 to $141
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $69 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 51 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $72 to $141.
Cheapest return found recently
$208
14 Nov – 15 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 1:30 p.m. · Return leaves 9:06 p.m. · 8 h 48 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$69
7 Dec – 9 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 3:44 p.m. · Return leaves 8:41 p.m. · 4 h 17 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$208 14 Nov – 15 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$69 7 Dec – 9 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $35 to $278.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 14 Nov to 11 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
55 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 15 Nov | $208 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 9 Dec | $69 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $74 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $69.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $29 to $105.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$23
2 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 10:50 p.m. · 1 h 51 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$23
2 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 10:50 p.m. · 1 h 51 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$23 2 Feb 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 41 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $18 to $146.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 20 Nov to 2 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $112 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $102 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $31 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 2 Feb 2027 | $23 | Frontier Airlines | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $23.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Atlanta to Washington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Nov – 15 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Atlanta to Washington?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $218 | $205 | +322% | 14 |
| 7–13 days | $188 | $53 | +265% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $52 | $43 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $64 | $35 | +24% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $107 | $62 | +108% | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $85 | $61 | +65% | 17 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 83% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (41 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $123 | $70 | +486% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $61 | $57 | +188% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $21 | $18 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $35 | $24 | +64% | 16 |
| 60–89 days | $87 | $23 | +314% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $37 | $30 | +76% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $162 | $162 | +671% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Atlanta → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$88
$120 less than flying to Washington
11 Dec – 14 Dec · ATL → BWI · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Atlanta → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$41
$18 more than flying to Washington
8 Dec · ATL → BWI · stops unknown
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Nov – 15 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $208 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Nov to 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $69 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec to 9 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $72 to $141.
How much is a one-way flight from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $23 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Feb 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $29 to $105.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Washington?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $69, 7 Dec to 9 Dec, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $23, 2 Feb 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Washington?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 41 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 83% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Atlanta to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $69 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec to 9 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $23 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Feb 2027, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 2 Feb 2027, takes 1 h 51 min from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Washington?
Between 14 Nov and 11 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 20 Nov and 2 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work