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$87+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — WAS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Portland to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or August, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$244
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$87
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/55:00 amPDX - BWI
2 stops25h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/99:46 amBWI - PDX
1 stop17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/246:05 amPDX - BWI
1 stop28h 16mFrontier
Wed 11/272:11 pmBWI - PDX
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/246:05 amPDX - DCA
1 stop27h 01mFrontier
Wed 11/271:00 pmDCA - PDX
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/111:40 pmPDX - IAD
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Wed 1/87:20 amIAD - PDX
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/20$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:30 amPDX - IAD
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/76:10 amIAD - PDX
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$312
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/119:49 amPDX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/37:00 amDCA - PDX
1 stop11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/252:04 pmPDX - BWI
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Wed 1/86:00 amBWI - PDX
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/20$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:00 amPDX - IAD
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/146:00 amIAD - PDX
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:56 pmPDX - IAD
1 stop18h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/75:25 pmIAD - PDX
2 stops19h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:50 amPDX - DCA
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Fri 1/34:40 pmDCA - PDX
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/155:00 amPDX - BWI
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/218:54 amBWI - PDX
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:05 amPDX - IAD
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/811:10 amIAD - PDX
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$396

Find flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Thu 1/9

10:16 am-5:05 am

1 stop15h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/15

9:55 am-8:46 pm

2 stops13h 51m

$244

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Tue 1/21

5:15 pm-11:36 am

2 stops15h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/27

5:33 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$293

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - DCA

PDXDCA

Portland

Tue 1/21

9:55 am-5:53 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/28

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

$297

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - DCA

PDXDCA

Portland

Fri 2/21

12:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/25

11:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$298

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - IAD

PDXIAD

Portland

Tue 1/21

7:05 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

3:05 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$298

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - DCA

PDXDCA

Portland

Fri 1/17

12:03 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/19

7:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop31h 01m

$304

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - IAD

PDXIAD

Portland

Tue 12/17

6:30 am-7:28 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/7

6:10 am-1:16 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$312

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - DCA

PDXDCA

Portland

Wed 12/11

9:49 am-5:45 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/3

7:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$314

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - IAD

PDXIAD

Portland

Tue 1/7

12:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/21

6:32 am-12:32 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$316

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - IAD

PDXIAD

Portland

Mon 1/27

9:07 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/29

5:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

$320

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Washington, D.C. in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

The most flights from PDX to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Portland to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 6.0 mi from the city center, Portland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Washington, D.C. is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $244 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $293 and $297 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $87 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $112 and Delta from $147 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Portland to Washington, D.C. consider Portland - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Portland - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Portland - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $184. While the most popular route (Portland - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $298 on average our data indicates $1,089 when flying from Portland to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Portland to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$51Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$291Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$304Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$312Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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