Atlanta from Washington, DC, 23 – 25 Oct: £741 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £18 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 16h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Atlanta is 2 nights from Washington, DC, 23 – 25 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £257 per person (Frontier, 1 stop, 16h 59m), 7% below the typical £275 on this route. Hotels start at £97 a night; Highs 72–78°F, little rain expected.
The total, before you go
£741 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £513 |
| Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £193 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £34 |
| The total, before you go | £741 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£18 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£257 per person, return
£513 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 16h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £257 | 1 stop | 16h 59m |
| American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | £356 | nonstop | 2h 5m |
| Frontier | £257 | 1 stop | 29h 59m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 20:09 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Atlanta
Why we picked it: Atlanta is the best value we priced for the weekend: $340 round trip, 7% under the typical price.
Atlanta offers civil rights history, the Georgia Aquarium, a booming food scene and the BeltLine trail linking lively neighbourhoods.
Weather in Atlanta, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 72–78°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 77 °F | 55 °F | 2% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 78 °F | 60 °F | 2% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 72 °F | 55 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Atlanta
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG
£193 for 2 nights, two guests · £97 a night
See roomsCrowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
£243 for 2 nights, two guests · £122 a night
See roomsWyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
£210 for 2 nights, two guests · £105 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Atlanta for these dates
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Where in Atlanta
- Midtown: Walk to Piedmont Park, the High Museum and the BeltLine.
- Downtown: Next to the Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park.
- Buckhead: Upscale hotels, malls and steakhouses.
- Old Fourth Ward / Inman Park: BeltLine trail, Ponce City Market and the King historic district.
What to do in Atlanta
Signature experiences
- Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- See whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium
- Walk or bike the Eastside BeltLine to Ponce City Market
- Tour the World of Coca-Cola
- Spend a day at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Piedmont Park
- Eat at the Buford Highway international food strip
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Atlanta | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) |
| Flight time | 16h 59m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 542 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Atlanta costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £513 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG) | £193 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £978 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Washington, DC to Atlanta
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £257 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £257 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £275 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Atlanta.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Atlanta from Washington, DC cost?
About £978 for two: £513 in flights, £193 for the hotel and £272 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Atlanta 23 – 25 Oct?
Highs 72–78°F, little rain expected
Do I need a passport for Atlanta?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Atlanta.
How long is the flight from Washington, DC to Atlanta?
16h 59m with 1 stop on Frontier, on the fare we found.
Is £257 a good price for Washington, DC to Atlanta?
It is 7% below the typical £275 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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