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$117+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — WAS
Jul 26 — Aug 21
Sun 7/26
Sun 8/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 26, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 9/297:30 am
PDX
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BWI
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/294:43 pm
BWI
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PDX
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Tue 9/17:30 am
PDX
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/94:43 pm
BWI
-
PDX
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/25$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Tue 8/185:50 am
PDX
-
BWI
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/258:10 am
BWI
-
PDX
Nonstop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/255:08 pm
PDX
-
BWI
1 stop10h 12m
Delta
Sat 8/297:39 am
BWI
-
PDX
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Deal found 6/25$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/315:49 am
PDX
-
BWI
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 8/47:17 pm
BWI
-
PDX
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$245
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 9/157:30 am
PDX
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/154:43 pm
BWI
-
PDX
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/24$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/1311:02 pm
PDX
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BWI
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:52 pm
BWI
-
PDX
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/22$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 8/257:30 am
PDX
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/14:43 pm
BWI
-
PDX
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/1211:30 pm
PDX
-
BWI
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Wed 8/198:10 am
BWI
-
PDX
Nonstop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$268
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 9/57:30 am
PDX
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/124:43 pm
BWI
-
PDX
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 7/1611:27 pm
PDX
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DCA
2 stops20h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/207:00 am
DCA
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PDX
1 stop12h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$385
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/137:54 am
PDX
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DCA
Nonstop5h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/221:59 pm
DCA
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PDX
1 stop30h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$386

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 (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 June 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$493

Good round-trip deal

$411 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 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 June 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Mon 8/10

10:55 pm-9:19 am

1 stop7h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/19

6:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 11m

$300

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Mon 8/17

7:55 pm-6:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/25

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$300

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Tue 8/11

6:25 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/17

5:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$305

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Thu 8/20

12:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/23

10:20 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$357

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Fri 8/21

5:08 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 27m

$367

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Fri 8/7

7:55 pm-6:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/10

3:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$367

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Thu 7/23

9:20 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/4

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$375

PortlandBaltimore

PDX - BWI

PDXBWI

Portland

Wed 9/9

2:30 pm-6:30 am

2 stops13h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/16

4:43 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$384

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - DCA

PDXDCA

Portland

Sat 8/22

10:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/28

6:59 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$398

PortlandWashington, D.C.

PDX - DCA

PDXDCA

Portland

Thu 9/3

5:30 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/4

4:35 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$398

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to Washington, D.C.

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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-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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $113). Flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 June 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 June 26, 2026.

The most flights from PDX to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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

The best time to book flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. is 80 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.

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 June 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Portland to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,864 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,580 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Washington, D.C. from 7 different airlines.

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

    Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Portland to Washington, D.C. in just under 7h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 12m. The distance from Portland to Washington, D.C. is about 2351 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $171 and $183 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 68% 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 $104 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $128 and American Airlines from $138 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Portland - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 $161. While the most popular route (Portland - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $356 on average, our data indicates $959 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 $113). Flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 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 June 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$199Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$220Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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