United States · 2,344 miles (3,772 km)

Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 2,344 miles (3,772 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Columbus and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to DCA

Book PDX to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PDX to DCA with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 30 in Routes

PDX to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to DCA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Portland from Washington by plane?

Portland (PDX) and Washington (DCA) are 2,344 miles (3,772 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to DCA award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PDX to DCA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PDX to DCA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Portland and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW), Columbus (CMH), Minneapolis (MSP) and Detroit (DTW). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.