Washington, D.C.

$56+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — WAS
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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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 December 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/247:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 1/55:40 pmIAD - PIT
1 stop3h 49mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/14$126
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Wed 12/317:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Sun 1/45:40 pmIAD - PIT
1 stop3h 49mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/16$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/187:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Fri 12/198:25 amIAD - PIT
1 stop5h 57mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/16$135
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/227:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 12/298:25 amIAD - PIT
1 stop5h 57mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/15$137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/317:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Sat 1/38:25 amIAD - PIT
1 stop5h 57mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/15$139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/307:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Tue 12/305:40 pmIAD - PIT
1 stop3h 48mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/16$148
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1611:55 amPIT - IAD
1 stop4h 18mSouthern / Mokulele
Wed 12/175:40 pmIAD - PIT
1 stop3h 48mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/15$153
This Southern / Mokulele deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southern / Mokulele is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:55 amPIT - IAD
1 stop4h 18mSouthern / Mokulele
Fri 1/212:50 pmIAD - PIT
1 stop4h 17mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/16$168
This Southern / Mokulele deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southern / Mokulele is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:55 amPIT - IAD
1 stop4h 18mSouthern / Mokulele
Fri 12/198:25 amIAD - PIT
1 stop5h 57mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/17$190
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/247:40 amPIT - IAD
1 stop3h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Sat 12/278:25 amIAD - PIT
1 stop5h 57mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/15$192
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/1711:55 amPIT - IAD
1 stop4h 18mSouthern / Mokulele
Sun 12/2812:50 pmIAD - PIT
1 stop4h 17mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/16$199
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1711:55 amPIT - IAD
1 stop4h 18mSouthern / Mokulele
Sat 12/278:25 amIAD - PIT
1 stop5h 57mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 12/15$203

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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Super.com)

One-way from

$56
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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From Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Pittsburgh

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-7:03 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$123

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/22

7:40 am-11:26 am

1 stop3h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/22

5:40 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$126

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/9

7:40 am-11:26 am

1 stop3h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/16

12:50 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$135

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Tue 1/6

11:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

12:50 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$144

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/23

2:05 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/26

6:30 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$159

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/16

2:06 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

5:18 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$159

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/24

8:56 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/1

10:05 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$159

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/30

8:56 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/1

10:05 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$159

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/17

10:45 am-11:36 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/20

1:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

$160

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Wed 1/14

5:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$163

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 12, 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of $92). Flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 December 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% 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 December 13, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flights

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Airports
PIT

For early morning flights, arrive 3 hours ahead due to busy security lines. Check the airport's live security time tracker for updates.

IAD

The Washington Metro Silver line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cheap and convenient way to get to the city.

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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 December 17, 2025.
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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • 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 6 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 46m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southern / Mokulele, or United 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 $99. 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 54% 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $96 and $98, 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: GoJet (100%), ITA Airways (100%), Ethiopian Air( 93%).

  • 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 $867, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Pittsburgh - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $126.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of $92). Flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$99Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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