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 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 534 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 247 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 | 1h43-2h04 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, ET, SN | 30 | 319, 73G, B38M, E75L | 1h51-2h06 | Star Alliance | CM, ET, SN | |
| F9 Frontier | 20 | 32N, 32Q, A20N | 2h04-2h13 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→ATL | DCA→ATL | BWI→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 12 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 286 | 380 | 313 |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 1h 40m | 1h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Mexicana, Sun Country Airlines, TWY and United Airlines. With 286 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 43 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km). There are approximately 286 weekly flights outbound and 201 return, totaling 487 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
247 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).