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$59+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — WAS
Aug 1 — Aug 81
Sat 8/1
Sat 8/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 2, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/1910:10 am
PIT
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Sat 8/2211:05 am
BWI
-
PIT
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/286:30 am
PIT
-
BWI
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Tue 8/46:15 am
BWI
-
PIT
1 stop3h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/1710:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop5h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Tue 7/218:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 7/1$149
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/911:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Sun 7/1212:50 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop4h 17m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/29$150
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/2811:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Tue 8/48:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/29$152
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/611:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Mon 7/138:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/29$153
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 6/3011:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Thu 7/28:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/29$154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:22 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Sat 8/225:16 pm
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/1$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/1912:17 pm
PIT
-
DCA
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Sat 8/226:02 am
DCA
-
PIT
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$157
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/310:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop5h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Sat 7/48:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 7/1$159
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 6/3011:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Wed 7/18:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/29$161
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1411:55 am
PIT
-
IAD
1 stop4h 18m
Southern / Mokulele
Fri 8/218:25 am
IAD
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/30$165

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 July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$168

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$171 or less
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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 July 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Wed 9/30

10:10 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/7

11:15 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$117

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/11

10:10 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/18

10:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$117

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - DCA

PITDCA

Pittsburgh

Wed 8/19

6:05 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/22

11:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$157

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Thu 9/17

11:55 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/20

12:50 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$169

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Thu 7/16

11:55 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/19

12:50 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$169

PittsburghBaltimore

PIT - BWI

PITBWI

Pittsburgh

Sat 8/8

3:30 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/10

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$172

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Fri 10/16

6:26 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

10:20 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$178

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Fri 9/11

7:59 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

8:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$178

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Sat 10/24

2:55 pm-11:38 am

1 stop20h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/26

12:50 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$178

PittsburghWashington, D.C.

PIT - IAD

PITIAD

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/25

7:59 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

1:05 pm-2:11 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$187

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Pittsburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

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 $73). Flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $140). 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 July 2, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 July 2, 2026.

The most flights from PIT to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

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

The best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is 67 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 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 June 27, 2026.

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

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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 July 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American Airlines, andSouthern / Mokulele 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,925 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,925 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,771 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,925 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Southern / Mokulele
6.5
Okay
27 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,925 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 18 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 1h 05m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or Southern / Mokulele to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 210 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 $105. 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 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $55 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 $73 and $85, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. are Pittsburgh - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Pittsburgh - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Pittsburgh - Baltimore/Washington.

  • 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: Ethiopian Air (100%), GoJet (100%), ITA Airways( 100%).

  • 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 $2,365, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Pittsburgh - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $117.

  • 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 $73). Flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $140). 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$105Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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