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$129+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — WAS
Jun 14 — Jun 211
Sun 6/14
Sun 6/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 6/56:00 am
PWM
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IAD
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 6/710:10 pm
IAD
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PWM
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 6/122:24 pm
PWM
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DCA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 6/1510:20 pm
DCA
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/265:15 am
PWM
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 6/3010:10 pm
IAD
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:15 am
PWM
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 6/65:30 pm
IAD
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 5/289:55 am
PWM
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 6/610:10 pm
IAD
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Thu 6/255:04 pm
PWM
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DCA
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 6/288:00 am
DCA
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$264
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/36:00 am
PWM
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DCA
2 stops8h 43m
JetBlue
Sun 6/76:00 am
DCA
-
PWM
1 stop7h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/13$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/186:00 am
PWM
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IAD
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Mon 8/247:20 pm
IAD
-
PWM
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/121:12 pm
PWM
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DCA
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Mon 6/157:40 pm
DCA
-
PWM
1 stop3h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 6/186:00 am
PWM
-
IAD
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 6/2010:10 pm
IAD
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 6/123:16 pm
PWM
-
IAD
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 6/148:20 am
IAD
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Thu 8/202:40 pm
PWM
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DCA
1 stop8h 19m
JetBlue
Sun 8/236:20 am
DCA
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PWM
1 stop6h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/13$273

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 May 15, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - DCA

PWMDCA

Portland

Thu 5/28

5:17 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/31

10:20 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$264

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - IAD

PWMIAD

Portland

Thu 6/18

6:25 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/29

7:14 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 38m

$269

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - IAD

PWMIAD

Portland

Thu 6/11

6:57 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/16

11:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$269

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - DCA

PWMDCA

Portland

Sat 7/18

6:25 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/25

5:40 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$269

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - IAD

PWMIAD

Portland

Fri 6/12

3:16 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/14

8:20 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$272

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - DCA

PWMDCA

Portland

Sat 6/6

11:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/9

2:45 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$274

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - IAD

PWMIAD

Portland

Fri 5/29

9:55 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/1

10:10 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$279

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - IAD

PWMIAD

Portland

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/23

7:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 39m

$281

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - DCA

PWMDCA

Portland

Mon 6/8

6:25 am-10:02 am

1 stop3h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/15

7:40 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$281

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PWM - IAD

PWMIAD

Portland

Wed 6/10

6:25 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/17

7:14 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 38m

$284

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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 Portland to Washington, D.C. in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Portland, Maine-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, Maine-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-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, Maine-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.

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

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. (average of $126). Flying from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 PWM 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 May 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland, Maine 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 May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Portland, Maine 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 May 15, 2026.

The most flights from PWM to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

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 May 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,717 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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.?

    For a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PWM) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Portland on a regular basis.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 49m. Portland, Maine and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 481 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($189), and United Airlines ($204) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. on time: Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (94%), Avianca (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $150. While the most popular route (Portland - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $268 on average, our data indicates $523 when flying from Portland, Maine 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, Maine to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. (average of $126). Flying from Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$255Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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