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Tue, Sep 1
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£94
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Wed, Sep 2
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£94
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Tue, Sep 1
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£100
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Thu, Sep 3
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£106
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Mon, Aug 31
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£106
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Fri, Sep 4
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£121
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£201
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Mon, Aug 31 – Wed, Sep 2
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
£204
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Wed, Sep 2 – Sat, Sep 5
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Thu, Sep 3 – Mon, Sep 7
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
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Fri, Sep 4 – Tue, Sep 8
Portland PDXWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£94

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£342

Cheapest round-trip

£201

Average round-trip

£366

Nonstop flights in August

£216 – £680

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Portland International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3790 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Alaska Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
111---111
Hawaiian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
Alaska Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
1---11111
Hawaiian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
Alaska Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
111111---
Hawaiian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
Alaska Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
---11------11
Hawaiian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
16 Aug
90%
26°C22°C
23 Aug
30°C22°C
Monday
17 Aug
81%
31°C23°C
24 Aug
30°C20°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
30°C20°C
25 Aug
32°C20°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
34°C19°C
26 Aug
66%
32°C21°C
Thursday
20 Aug
33°C23°C
27 Aug
64%
27°C21°C
Friday
21 Aug
58%
29°C23°C
28 Aug
27°C18°C
Saturday
22 Aug
80%
35°C22°C
29 Aug
29°C15°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Visit the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC

The National Museum of Natural History became the first building of the Smithsonian Institution. Currently, the museum has more than 126 million exhibits, including 30 million insects, 7 million fish in formaldehyde cans, and many photographs.

Washington DC is a great place to ride a bike or scooter

Washington is safe enough for cycling. The most common bike rental service is Capital Bikeshare, with rental stations scattered throughout the city. 30 minutes cost $2 (€1.70), and a 24-hour pass is $8 (€6.80). You can also rent a Bird, Lime, or Lyft scooter – in this case, you pay $1 to unlock the scooter and then $0.15-0.40 per minute.

Tour local distilleries in Washington

For local spirits, sign up for a tasting at one of the distilleries in Washington. For example, you can visit One Eight, Green Hat, Republic Restoratives, or the Other Half.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Portland and Washington, D.C. is 3790 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Air Canada. Portland and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Portland to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Portland and Washington, D.C. takes around 5.1 hours.

What is the flight distance between Portland and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Portland and Washington, D.C. is 3790 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Portland and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Portland and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Portland?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Portland and London, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, Oaxaca, Manchester, Edinburgh, Denver, Kailua, New York, Ontario, Calgary, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Chicago, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo.

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

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.

What airports are near Portland?

The main airport in Portland is Portland International. It is also served by Seattle–Tacoma International, Portland International, Roberts Field, Eugene, Boeing Field, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Charlottesville–Albemarle.

Which airlines fly between Portland and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Portland and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Air Canada.

When’s the best time to travel between Portland and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Portland and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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