Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta (ATL) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta (ATL): Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 535 miles (861 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Roanoke, Charlottesville and Asheville and more.
How many miles IAD to ATL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAD to ATL
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD to ATL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
IAD to ATL with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Roanoke (ROA)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Charlottesville (CHO)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Asheville (AVL)Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Greenville (GSP)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines and Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Richmond (RIC)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Columbia (CAE)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Norfolk (ORF)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Charleston (CHS)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
IAD to ATL: common questions
How many miles does IAD to ATL cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (11,000) and Emirates Skywards (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to ATL?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta (ATL).
How far is Dulles from Atlanta by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Atlanta (ATL) are 535 miles (861 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to ATL award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Atlanta?
The most direct connections are through Roanoke (ROA), Charlottesville (CHO), Asheville (AVL), Greenville (GSP) and Greensboro/High Point (GSO). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.