Cheap flights Atlanta (ATL) to Washington (DCA)
Atlanta to Washington is a 640-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search ATL → DCANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | ATL → DCA | $190 | $86 | $277 |
| Cheapest combo | ATL → DCA | $190 | $86 | $277 |
Departure airports near Atlanta
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL — Atlanta | 9.3 mi / 13m | $67 | $190 | $257 |
| CHA — Chattanooga | 118.6 mi / 1h 53m | $106 | $204 | $310 |
| BHM — Birmingham | 161 mi / 2h 33m | $121 | $224 | $345 |
Arrival airports near Washington
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from ATL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $19 | $190 | $209 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $67 | $194 | $261 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $78 | $208 | $286 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 640 miles, 10h 39m, and an estimated $112 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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