Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland (WAS - PDX)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$112	Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is currently $112
Cheapest nonstop flights	$281	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is currently $281
Last-minute weekend getaway	$406	Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Portland is currently $406
Cheapest business class flights	$498	Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Fri, May 29 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is currently $498

Fastest flight	5 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland takes 5 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Portland is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–295
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–630

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Portland

United

Nonstop

from $250

Typical price: $255–495

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - PDX Every day

1117 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - PDX Every day
Delta

from $277

Typical price: $275–600

999 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - PDX Every day
Southwest

from $267

Typical price: $310–600

851 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - PDX Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $325

Typical price: $335–700

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - PDX Every day

303 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - PDX Every day
American

from $257

Typical price: $295–560

499 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - PDX Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $230–520

41 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - PDX Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Portland

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland United States 20 min 6 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 2 hr 37 min 134 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)

Eugene United States 1 hr 54 min 99 mi
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)

Redmond United States 3 hr 114 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Portland

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $295.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $112.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $250, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $277, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $267, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $325, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $257, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $230, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $112 and departs on Tue, Jul 21.

5 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Portland.

Most travelers choose to visit in late spring and summer (May–Aug), when the days are mild to warm, and generally dry (especially Jul–Aug). The long-standing Portland Rose Festival (May–Jun) is a several-week event featuring floral parades, carnival rides, waterfront activities and fireworks. In Jul, the Oregon Brewers Festival draws thousands for craft beer tastings, demonstrations and live music along the river. The Waterfront Blues Festival is also held in Jul. Weather Nov–Apr is cool and rainy.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Portland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Portland.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,117 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Portland are:

Delta offers 999 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
Southwest offers 851 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 303 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
American offers 499 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
Frontier offers 41 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Portland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $112.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $250, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $277, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $267, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $325, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $257, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Portland is $230, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

Alaska and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Portland.

There are 7 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Portland at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Alaska and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Portland.

There are 7 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Portland start at $281 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Portland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Portland start at $498 from Fri, May 29 to Sat, Jun 6 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Portland start at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Portland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Portland starts at $406 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Portland at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Portland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.