Atlanta to Dulles (ATL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATL–IAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 534 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 239 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 48 | 320, 738, BCS3 | 1h33-1h44 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, ET, SN | 28 | 319, 738, 73G | 1h47-1h54 | Star Alliance | CM, ET, SN | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, 32Q | 1h56-1h58 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→IAD | PDK→IAD | MCN→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 201 | 2 | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 1h 9m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
ATL–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to IAD
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 201 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to IAD ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km). There are approximately 201 weekly flights outbound and 286 return, totaling 487 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
239 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Macon (MCN) and Columbus (CSG).