Dulles to Atlanta (IAD–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–ATL is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 534 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 181 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 51 | 319, 320, 717, 738, BCS3 | 1h45-2h10 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 48 | 223, 319, 320, 712, 717 | 1h45-2h13 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 28 | 319, 73G | 1h32-2h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AF Air France | 20 | 319, 320, 738 | 1h56-2h14 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 319, 73G | 2h01-2h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32Q, A20N | 2h09-2h19 | – | – | |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 319 | 1h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 1h48 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→ATL | DCA→ATL | BWI→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 183 | 291 | 224 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 44m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
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.
IAD–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to ATL
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines, Frontier, Breeze Airways, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 183 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to ATL ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km). There are approximately 183 weekly flights outbound and 139 return, totaling 322 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
181 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MGM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).