Cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington (ATL–DCA)
United States
United States
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines fly Atlanta to Washington (ATL–DCA) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 880 km (547 mi).
Compare all 3 Atlanta–Washington airport pairs
- From
- ATL
- Atlanta
- To
- DCA
- Washington
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- AA · DL · WN
- Cheapest fare found
- $79 one-way
- Distance
- 880 km (547 mi)
- Most flights
- Delta Air Lines
- Time in the air
- 1h 18m · 1h 17m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 78%
- Flights a week
- DL ~65 · WN ~18
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A320 · Airbus A319 · Boeing 737-700
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Atlanta to Washington fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $79 for January 2027 on American Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from $79.
- Oct ’26$99nonstop $142
- Dec ’26$158
- Jan ’27$79
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly ATL–DCA
For Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), January 2027 had the lowest fare found ($79).
Atlanta to Washington: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)?
From $79 one-way, the cheapest fare found for January 2027 on American Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from $79 (found 8 October 2026).
How long is the ATL–DCA flight?
1h 18m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 341 tracked flights; DCA–ATL took 1h 17m.
Which airlines fly ATL–DCA direct?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly ATL–DCA?
January 2027, at $79; the dearest month found was $158.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Washington?
None: Atlanta and Washington keep the same time.
Is ATL–DCA usually on time?
78% of 610 ATL–DCA flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 6.4% were over an hour late.
How many ATL–DCA flights a week?
Delta Air Lines 65 and Southwest Airlines 18 each way.
What aircraft fly ATL–DCA?
Airbus A320, Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-700.
Washington to Atlanta: the return flight (DCA–ATL)
All 3 airlines also fly DCA–ATL nonstop.
The return takes 1h 17m in the air (median of 324 tracked flights).
Airlines flying ATL–DCA nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (ATL time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines AA | — | full-service | oneworld | Seasonal |
 Delta Air Lines DL | 07:57–22:01 | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
 Southwest Airlines WN | 09:25–21:59 | low-cost | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying ATL–DCA nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Charlotte (CLT) with American Airlines: 897 km (557 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
- Via Columbus (CMH) with Southwest Airlines: 1,240 km (770 mi) flown, 41% further than nonstop.
- Via Nashville (BNA) with Southwest Airlines: 1,250 km (775 mi) flown, 42% further than nonstop.
ATL–DCA route map
More from Atlanta and Washington
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from ATL, nearest to DCA first (straight-line distance):
- ATL–IAD: Washington · 38 km (23 mi) from DCA
- ATL–BWI: Baltimore · 48 km (30 mi) from DCA
- Charlottesville (CHO) · 147 km (91 mi) from DCA
- Harrisburg (MDT) · 151 km (94 mi) from DCA
- Richmond (RIC) airport guide · 152 km (94 mi) from DCA
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- American Airlines route map and destinations
- Delta Air Lines route map and destinations
- Southwest Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Also consider Washington Dulles
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) also has nonstop flights from ATL: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines.
Departure
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL), Atlanta. In our data, 27 airlines fly nonstop from ATL to 209 destinations.
View ATL airport guide →Arrival
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Atlanta to Washington
Atlanta and Washington are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
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Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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