Cheap flights from Washington to Atlanta from $32 DCA, IAD → ATL
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The cheapest return found recently is $225 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Nov – 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $32 with Frontier Airlines, 9 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $32, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $225, 14 Nov to 15 Nov
- Usual return price
- $220 to $319
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $22 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 4 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $220 to $319.
Cheapest return found recently
$225
14 Nov – 15 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 6:07 p.m. · Return leaves 9:52 p.m. · 7 h 33 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$428
25 Nov – 29 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 6:50 a.m. · Return leaves 1:15 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
$225 14 Nov – 15 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$216 24 Nov – 30 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $62 to $150.
At $225, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 25 Nov, 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
8 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 15 Nov | $224 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 30 Nov | $216 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 29 Nov | $413 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $27 to $71.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$32
9 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 10:35 p.m. · 2 h 4 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$32
9 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 10:35 p.m. · 2 h 4 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$32 9 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$22 8 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $18 to $75.
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 3 departure dates from 30 Nov to 9 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Dec, 8 Dec costs $22: $10 less than the cheapest found recently.
Frontier Airlines · Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · nonstop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | $109 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $22 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $32 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $22.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to Atlanta
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 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Atlanta?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 52% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $240 | $139 | +107% | 33 |
| 7–13 days | $218 | $73 | +88% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $116 | $62 | Cheapest seen | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $161 | $73 | +39% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $125 | $105 | +8% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $139 | $83 | +19% | 16 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 77% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $96 | $51 | +334% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $51 | $22 | +132% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $22 | $18 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $30 | $22 | +34% | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $76 | $76 | +246% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Atlanta
57 km from Washington
$72
$153 less than flying from Washington
26 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 · BWI → ATL · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Baltimore → Atlanta
57 km from Washington
$23
$9 less than flying from Washington
9 Dec · BWI → ATL · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Harrisburg → Atlanta
148 km from Washington
$434
$402 more than flying from Washington
20 Nov · MDT → ATL · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
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 Washington to Atlanta?
The cheapest return found recently is $225 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Nov to 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $216 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Nov to 30 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $220 to $319.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Atlanta?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $32 with Frontier Airlines, 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $22 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $27 to $71.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Atlanta?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $22, 8 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Atlanta?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 52% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 77% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to Atlanta?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $428 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov to 29 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $32 with Frontier Airlines, 9 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Washington to Atlanta?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 9 Dec, takes 2 h 4 min from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Atlanta?
Between 14 Nov and 25 Nov, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 30 Nov and 9 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 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