Portland (PWM) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Portland (PWM) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 482 miles (775 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through New York, New York and Philadelphia and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PWM to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PWM to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PWM to DCA with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Norfolk (ORF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Akron (CAK)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


PWM to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PWM to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Portland (PWM) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Portland from Washington by plane?
Portland (PWM) and Washington (DCA) are 482 miles (775 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PWM 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 PWM 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 PWM to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Portland and Washington?
The most direct connections are through New York (EWR), New York (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (JFK) and Norfolk (ORF). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.
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.