Atlanta from Washington, DC, Oct 23–25: $981 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $24 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.
Round-trip flights on Frontier from Washington, DC to Atlanta cost $340 per person for Oct 23–25, 2026 when we checked, $24 below the typical fare on this route. Three places to stay start at $128 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $936 for two, flights and Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.
The total, before you go
$981 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $680 |
| Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $256 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $45 |
| The total, before you go | $981 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$24 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$340 per person, round trip
$680 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 | $340 | 1 stop | 16h 59m |
| American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | $471 | nonstop | 2h 5m |
| Frontier | $340 | 1 stop | 29h 59m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 8:09 PM EDT. 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, Oct 23–25
Highs 72–78°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 77 °F | 55 °F | 2% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 78 °F | 60 °F | 2% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 72 °F | 55 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Atlanta
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG
$256 for 2 nights, two guests · $128 a night
See roomsCrowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
$322 for 2 nights, two guests · $161 a night
See roomsWyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
$278 for 2 nights, two guests · $139 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 | $680 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG) | $256 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $360 |
| Total for two | $1,296 |
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 | $340 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $340 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $364 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 $1,296 for two: $680 in flights, $256 for the hotel and $360 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Atlanta Oct 23–25?
Highs 72–78°F, little rain expected
Do I need a passport for Atlanta?
No. No passport needed for travelers 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 $340 a good price for Washington, DC to Atlanta?
It is 7% below the typical $364 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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