Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Washington
Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Atlanta to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Atlanta to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Atlanta to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ATL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ATL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ATL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ATL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ATL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
ATL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Atlanta to Washington flight facts
Distance
540 mi
869 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Washington is in the same time zone as Atlanta.
Airports in Atlanta
ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Atlanta - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Atlanta - Charlottesville VA · Charlottesville VA is 84 mi from Washington
Flights Atlanta - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 93 mi from Washington
Flights Atlanta - Richmond · Richmond is 96 mi from Washington
Flights Chattanooga - Washington · Chattanooga is 106 mi from Atlanta
Flights Atlanta - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Atlanta to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ATL - BWI
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ATL - BWI
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ATL - IAD
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 29,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ATL - DCA
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 29,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ATL - IAD
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 31,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ATL - DCA
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 31,100 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Atlanta to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Atlanta to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Atlanta to Washington.
Atlanta and Washington are about 540 miles (869 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 540-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is in the same time zone as Atlanta.
Departures from Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl (ATL). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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