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Flights from Atlanta to Washington

Nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Washington (DCA) take about 1h 36m (880 km). Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $52 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Atlanta to Washington

Carriers on ATL–DCA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Southwest Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Atlanta to Washington fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $18 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10328 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$1814 Nov 2026—
Jan 2027$4729 Jan 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $18 in November 2026, against $47 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Atlanta to Washington, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Atlanta to Washington flights

How long is the flight from Atlanta to Washington?
A nonstop flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Washington (DCA) takes about 1h 36m, covering 880 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Atlanta from Washington by air?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 880 km (547 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Atlanta to Washington?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ATL–DCA route include Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Atlanta to Washington cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ATL–DCA was $52 USD with Southwest Airlines (nonstop), departing 14 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Washington?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $18 one-way, against $103 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Washington?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Washington visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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