Flights from ATL to IAD

3 airlines fly nonstop from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington, D.C.).

Distance: 534 mi
Nonstop flight: Varies
Time difference: Same time
Nonstop airlines: 3

Fares from ATL to IAD

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

Airline	From	To
Delta Air Lines	ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport	IAD Washington Dulles International Airport
Frontier Airlines	ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport	IAD Washington Dulles International Airport
United Airlines	ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport	IAD Washington Dulles International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into Washington, D.C.

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

26 miles (42 km) from the city centre. 29 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Time	Cost
Subway	Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center	about 53m	standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge

Before you go

This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.

Washington, D.C. is the same time as Atlanta. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the Washington, D.C. guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from ATL to IAD?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to IAD?

As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.

How far is IAD from ATL?

About 534 miles (859 km) between the airports.

What is the time difference?

Washington, D.C. is the same time as Atlanta.

What ID do I need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.

How do I get from Washington Dulles International Airport into Washington, D.C.?

Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center, about 53 minutes, standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge.

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.