5 airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta to Washington, D.C..
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| American Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| United Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
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 |
31 miles (50 km) from the city centre. 27.1 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route |
|---|---|
| Train | MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station |
5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 26.3 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | Metro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkways | Metro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance |
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
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
About 542 miles (873 km), measured between the city centres.
Washington, D.C. is the same time as Atlanta.
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.
Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center, about 53 minutes, standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.