Washington to Atlanta (DCA–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Washington to Atlanta
3 carriers, 384 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
384 Flights/wk
547 mi
1h 40m nonstop
107 1-stop hubs
DCA–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DCA–ATL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 102 | 319, 320, 321 | 1h40-2h11 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 78 | CR9, E70, E75, E75S | 1h54-2h19 | Oneworld | AS, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 737, 7M8, B38M | 1h55-2h | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to ATL direction.
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to ATL.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Washington
Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Metric | DCA→ATL | IAD→ATL | BWI→ATL |
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| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 19 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 384 | 286 | 313 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 44m | 1h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Atlanta flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
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DCA: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
DCA: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 19m.
Getting to DCA
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
Getting from ATL
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Atlanta Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
Facts
DCA–ATL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Washington to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights384 out / 326 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DCA to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 19m. The route covers 547 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 8 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 384 nonstop flights per week from DCA to ATL. The return direction has about 326 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIC, BWI, ISM, EVV, OPF, DAB, RST, ATW, SGR, VPS, NAS, SJU, BFI, GSO, MYR, CID, MKE, JFK, CRW, CLT, LEX, ROC, EWR, BHM, AGS, SYR, CMH, TYS, DTW, CLE, CAE, ALB, BTV, MEM, YUL, ORF, BNA, MCO, JAX, PIT, GRR, RDU, HSV, ILM, JAN, BDL, CHA, LIT, BUF, LGA, PVD, TPA, GSP, MDW, CHS, PWM, SDF, SAV, MSP, XNA, YYZ, DAY, PBI, BGR, IND, ORD, BOS, HPN, TUL, STL, FLL, PHL, PNS, MCI, IAH, MIA, EYW, AVL, MGM, ICT, CVG, DFW, BTR, ECP, HOU, OKC, RSW, SRQ, MSN, MSY, LAS, DSM, PDX, OMA, SAT, DAL, TLH, AUS, PHX, SFO, SEA, DEN, SLC, HHH, TVC, LAX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATL to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Reagan National has three terminals. A, B, and C. With most mainline service operating from Terminals B and C, which are connected airside. Delta's Atlanta flights use Terminal B or C depending on gate assignment. American also serves this route and uses the same terminal complex. Terminal A handles mostly commuter and regional traffic. The Metro Blue/Yellow lines stop directly under Terminals B/C, making ground access one of the most convenient of any major US airport.
Reagan National operates under a perimeter rule capping nonstop flights at 1,250 miles from DCA. Atlanta is within the perimeter at about 970 miles, so this route faces no restrictions. The perimeter rule is relevant for passengers who confuse DCA with Dulles when booking transcontinental flights. The rule does not apply here.
Both Washington and Atlanta experience afternoon convective activity in summer. DCA's restricted airspace. The Special Flight Rules Area around the capital. Limits rerouting options, meaning weather can cause disproportionately long delays when approach corridors are blocked. Atlanta's summer afternoon ground delay programs are a separate but equally common issue. Morning departures from either end carry the lowest combined risk.
Washington Reagan to Atlanta: East Coast Business Corridor
DCA–ATL is a two-hour segment connecting the nation's capital to Delta's primary hub, serving a strong flow of government, lobbying, and consulting traffic alongside the broader business traveler market. Delta dominates given its Atlanta hub concentration. American also competes. The route runs a classic morning-departure, evening-return business banking pattern, with midday frequencies filling leisure and connecting demand. Both airports offer Metro/rapid transit access, making the city-pair accessible without rental cars at either end.
Reagan National's Slot Environment and Capacity
Reagan National operates under slot controls that limit total daily departures and arrivals. This keeps capacity on DCA routes somewhat constrained relative to demand, supporting higher average fares than equivalent distance routes from Dulles. For passengers who need Atlanta connections beyond DCA's perimeter. Using ATL as a transatlantic or Latin American gateway. The DCA–ATL flight followed by a Delta connection is a common and well-timed itinerary given ATL's role as the world's busiest airport by passenger count and Delta's hub depth there.