Cheap Flights from IAD to ATL: When to Fly from Washington to Atlanta

 

The cheapest times to fly from IAD to ATL are

• August 13th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th and December 17th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from IAD to ATL is early December. Prices can be as high as $595 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $177 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Atlanta

Flying from Washington, DC (IAD) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) will usually cost between $177 to $349 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $216. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $372. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $155 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $280 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IAD to ATL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the IAD to ATL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the IAD to ATL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Washington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.33, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $57 (19%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $249. Return trip prices are from the ATL to IAD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IAD to ATL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 57 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from IAD to ATL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, China Eastern, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 534 miles or 859 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from IAD to ATL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IAD to ATL flight is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

How many flights go between Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 43 available flights from IAD to ATL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from IAD to ATL tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 20% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ATL heading for IAD about 18 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Atlanta, GA is about 8 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 9 minutes late
• Delta: 19 minutes late
• United: on time
• Mesa: 28 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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