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Sat, Sep 5
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. IAD
£21
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Tue, Sep 1
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. IAD
£34
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Wed, Sep 2
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. BWI
£34
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Thu, Sep 3
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. IAD
£41
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Wed, Aug 26
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. IAD
£43
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Sun, Aug 30
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. IAD
£44
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Sat, Sep 5 – Tue, Sep 8
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Thu, Sep 3 – Sat, Sep 5
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. BWI
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Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7
Atlanta ATLWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£21

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£63

Cheapest round-trip

£52

Average round-trip

£77

Nonstop flights in August

£43 – £270

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
329
Flight distance
859 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Frontier Airlines
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United Airlines
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American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Wednesday 6 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
Frontier Airlines
6666665
United Airlines
------1------1---
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
Frontier Airlines
6666666
United Airlines
---3---------4---
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
Frontier Airlines
6666665
United Airlines
4333444
American Airlines
------------------4
Weekly flights: 70 totalDaily flights: 10 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
9 Aug
35°C23°C
16 Aug
30°C17°C
Monday
10 Aug
57%
35°C23°C
17 Aug
57%
25°C20°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
66%
33°C21°C
18 Aug
83%
24°C20°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
57%
34°C22°C
19 Aug
32%
29°C21°C
Thursday
13 Aug
57%
31°C22°C
20 Aug
57%
28°C21°C
Friday
14 Aug
23°C17°C
21 Aug
28°C18°C
Saturday
15 Aug
29°C16°C
22 Aug
29°C16°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Learn the history of Washington at its city museum

The Washington City Museum is a project of the Metropolitan Historical Society. Fascinating exhibits of the museum will reveal the life of this amazing city, saturated with power and might.

Taxis in Washington are very expensive – you better use Uber

Uber, Lyft, and Via are the cheapest ways to get around Washington by car. Regular taxis start at $3.60 (€3) for mounting and $3.30 per mile (1.6 kilometres).

Washington DC is a street food paradise

At lunchtime, all office workers go out on the streets in search of lunch. That is why food trucks are so popular in Washington – they can be found in almost all central parks. Typically, they sell hot dogs, Chinese food, or fries.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. is 859 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, WestJet, and Air Canada. Atlanta and Washington, D.C. have 329 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. takes around 1.9 hours.

What is the flight distance between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. is 859 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Atlanta?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Atlanta and London, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Orlando, Manchester, Chicago, Bogotá, Edmonton, Monterrey, Miami, Lima.

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.

Which airports are there in Atlanta?

Atlanta is mainly served by Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International. But there are other airports nearby, including DeKalb–Peachtree.

What airports are near Atlanta?

The main airport in Atlanta is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International. It is also served by Greenville–Spartanburg International, McGhee Tyson, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Middle Georgia Regional, Southwest Georgia Regional, Augusta Regional, Montgomery Regional, Columbus Metropolitan.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.

Which airlines fly between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, WestJet, Air Canada.

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