Dulles to Atlanta (IAD–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–ATL is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 534 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 78 | 319, 320, BCS3 | 1h35-3h27 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, ET, SN | 33 | 319, B38M, E75L | 1h58-2h06 | Star Alliance | CM, ET, SN | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 1h44-2h11 | – | – | |
| G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 7 | 12 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 316 | 425 | 320 |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 1h 41m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
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, United Airlines, Frontier, Global Crossing Airlines Inc., Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines. With 316 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to ATL is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km). There are approximately 316 weekly flights outbound and 229 return, totaling 545 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Piedmont Triad, Charlotte Douglas and Richmond. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).