Washington, D.C.

$53+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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PIT — WAS
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 4/2510:17 am
PIT
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/298:33 am
IAD
-
PIT
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$124
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 4/255:18 pm
PIT
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:46 am
DCA
-
PIT
Nonstop1h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$124
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/127:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Sun 2/225:40 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop3h 48m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/2$130
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/137:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Wed 2/185:40 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop3h 48m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/1$131
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Sun 3/15:40 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop3h 48m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/3$132
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/35:45 am
PIT
-
BWI
1 stop5h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/512:30 pm
BWI
-
PIT
1 stop11h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$134
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/29:09 pm
PIT
-
BWI
1 stop11h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/912:30 pm
BWI
-
PIT
1 stop11h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Thu 2/1212:50 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop4h 17m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/3$139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Sat 2/78:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/1$140
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Sun 2/812:50 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop4h 17m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/2$141
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/167:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 46m
Southern / Mokulele
Fri 3/208:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop6h 03m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/2$142
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:40 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop3h 43m
Southern / Mokulele
Sat 3/148:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/2$143

Find flight deals from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$53
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$271 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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One-way flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Sat 4/25

6:30 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/29

12:27 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/4

2:08 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Wed 4/8

6:05 am-10:01 am

1 stop3h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/9

6:14 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 27m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/4

5:25 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

10:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/4

2:08 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

6:10 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 03m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/4

5:25 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/11

6:09 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 36m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Sat 4/25

6:30 am-1:58 pm

2 stops7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

12:30 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$162

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$163

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Thu 3/5

7:40 am-11:23 am

1 stop3h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

5:40 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$169

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Wed 2/25

7:40 am-11:23 am

1 stop3h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

5:40 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$169

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Pittsburgh-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 Pittsburgh-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-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 Pittsburgh-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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is 54 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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of $78). Flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 PIT to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 February 3, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from PIT to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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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 February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Pittsburgh (PIT), located 13.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. 4 airlines have flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 16 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in 3h 43m. Fly via Delta, Southern / Mokulele, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 183 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $179, and United Airlines, from $179. Users have found that Southern / Mokulele is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southern / Mokulele. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $98 and $105, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Pittsburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (90%), Ethiopian Air (90%), Copa Airlines( 89%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $869, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Pittsburgh - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $130.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of $78). Flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 4 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$98Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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