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Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Opt for the Economy Bundle to include a carry-on and seat selection.


Purchase priority boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.


Choose Comfort Plus for up to three inches of extra legroom in economy.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Southwest

Set an alarm to check in exactly 24 hours before for a better boarding position.


Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

Upgrade to Economy Plus for up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment, as seatback screens are being removed.

Airports
ATL

Avoid parking at ATL due to ongoing construction. Consider using MARTA or rideshare services to bypass traffic and parking hassles.

Read more about ATLby Blane Bachelor
DCA

DCA is just 4 miles from downtown D.C., making it the most convenient airport for quick access to the city.

Read more about DCAby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for a convenient 50-minute ride from IAD to downtown D.C., avoiding expensive taxi fares.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier, Delta, United Airlines, DCA and IAD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest and ATL

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Atlanta to Washington, D.C. flight

When flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., there are several strategies to save money. Generally, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and September is the cheapest month.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Atlanta to Baltimore/Washington for the most affordable route.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 28 days in advance to get the best deal.

Budget Airline: Consider flying with Spirit Airlines or Frontier, which generally offer the cheapest fares.

Direct Flights: Direct flights are generally cheaper, especially with Spirit Airlines.

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Flight from Atlanta to Baltimore

When to book flights from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

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  • What are the parking options at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)?

    There are various parking options available at the Atlanta International Airport, known as the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). The short-term parking gets priced at around $4 for the first 6h, and after that, it costs around $36 a day. The daily parking charges are about $3 per hour and around $19 daily—economy parking charges around $3 per hour and approximately $19 per day. International parking costs around $3 per hour and roughly $36 per day for anyone who wishes to park within the airport.

  • Where are the pet relief areas at Hartsfield Atlanta Airport?

    ATL has designated pet relief areas in each concourse, conveniently located near Gates T7, A10, C19, E14, B33, F7, and the D-Midpoint. These areas allow pets to walk around and relieve themselves before flights to Washington D.C. There is also a large dog park available in the Domestic Terminal.

  • Where can I find nursing rooms at Reagan National Airport (DCA)?

    There is a nursing room in Terminal 1 before the security checkpoint, while Terminal 2 has a room between Gates B10-B22. At the same time, another is found between Gates V23 and C34. You will also find two other rooms between Gates E59 and E46.

  • Where can I find a peaceful place to spend some time before flying out of Atlanta?

    The interfaith chapel is available for use if you need a quiet spot to relax before departing from ATL. The domestic terminal chapel is situated in the atrium, landside, and third floor, and provides Catholic, Christian, and Muslim services.

  • What are the lounges in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)?

    Delta Airlines is a primary carrier at the airport. The facility has multiple locations where the company's Sky Club can get found. In the A Concourse, there are two areas: one on the second level and one near Gate A17. Also, in Concourse B, there is one area near Gate B18 and the other in Concourse C, another near Gate C37. In the D Concourse, there are two lounges: one near Gate D27 and another near Gate D12. Concourse F, T, and E also have the Delta Sky Club Lounges.

  • Can I rent a car at Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)?

    Yes. Travelers will find rental car facilities at the Terminal Parking Garage A. The on-site rental companies you find include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, National, Thrifty, and Zip Car. If you're renting from Advantage or EZ Rent, they are located offsite, but you can catch a free "Parking/Rental Car" shuttle from outside the baggage claim area at each terminal to reach them.

  • Is there a hotel near the Baltimore Airport (BWI)?

    The Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport and the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport are the most convenient hotels to spend the night in case of an early flight from the airport. The hotels are located 1.6 miles and 1.7 miles from the airport.

  • Can I take a train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington?

    Yes. The MTA MARC Train provides service from BWI Marshall Rail Station to Washington's Union Station. There are shuttle services available from BWI to the MARC rail station for convenient transportation. Another option is to take the Light Rail Service from BWI Marshall Airport.

  • What are the public transportation options from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers the Silver Line Express Bus, which provides transportation between the Dulles Airport Terminal and the Wiehle-Reston East metro station on the Silver Line. From this station, travelers can then take the metro directly into Washington, DC. Additionally, the Fairfax Connector Bus 981 and the Loudoun County Transit Bus 950 provide service between the airport and surrounding communities.

  • Are there accessibility features at Washington Dulles International Airport?

    Yes. IAD provides wheelchair services for passengers who require them. The airport also has elevators available in both the terminal and at the metro station for easy accessibility. The airport also offers services for travelers with hearing and visual impairment, including accessible parking, shuttle services, and TTY phone services.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $133 or less round-trip.
  • There are three airports in the Washington DC region. They include the Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore International Airport (BWI). However, Dulles International Airport is the main airport in the city. The Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is the closest airport to downtown Washington for it is only 4 miles away. In contrast, Dulles International (IAD) is 22.6 miles away, and the Baltimore International airport (BWI) is 28 miles away.
  • Environmentally conscious travelers will be glad to know that there are sustainable airlines that offer flights between Atlanta and Washington D.C. Few of the options are Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines. However, it's worth noting that there may not be direct flights between Atlanta and Washington D.C. on Alaska and United Airlines, and you may need to take connecting flights.
  • The Dallas International Airport (IAD) features a single central terminal and two adjacent airside concourses. The pedestrian walkway and the aerotrain help ease the way for people moving about the concourses. However, many international passengers don't use the train because they must clear customs first.
  • If you find that you need to make any clarifications for your flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C., you can head to the Atrium NW in ATL where you will find an Information Desk that is always open. Furthermore, guest service representatives are stationed all through the airport to aid travelers with their queries and concerns.
  • There is a couple of pet relief area in Reagan Airport (DCA). One is located past the security next to the North Metrorail Station Entrance, while another is in the south Metrorail station entrance. Terminal, the north end, and the south end of Terminal A also have pet relief areas before the security checkpoint.
  • Baggage carts are provided for a fee at Hartsfield Atlanta Airport. You can find them at multiple locations, including Atrium SW, Atrium NE, T North, and South Terminal. These carts can be used to carry luggage through any space in the airport.
  • The MARTA trains are the best way to get to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) from downtown. It will take around 15min to travel to the airport, and it will cost you about $3 for the train. However, if you prefer to use a taxi, you can expect to pay around $35 for the trip, which will take you 20min to complete in regular traffic.
  • Their children's play area in the Baltimore International Airport (BWI) is located upstairs in the main terminal inside the observation deck. There is also the Totsville Indoor playground in Concourse D.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.?

 
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Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

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American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +2 more

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Great flight. On-time, comfortable, clean aircraft, and offered snacks pre-flight to plan for a potentially turbulent route. I wish there was Wi-Fi an all Delta Aircrafts but for a short flight this is not much of a problem.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

The seats are uncomfortable, feels like a small seat pad on plywood.

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Flight was late, after my first leg was cancelled altogether causing me to spend $$$ with another carrier. Seating is ridiculously tight, I can't recommend spirit if I cant depend on them to get me there and back on time.

Wow truly top notch airline Efficient nice snacks courteous staff Fast boarding !

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

The incoming plane ✈️ was delayed 5 hours en route to Raleigh. My flight was delayed for 5 hours 😢. Finally boarded and then de boarded due to an AC problem. A very tough and long night.

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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