Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (PIT - WAS)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$169	Southern Airways Express 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $169
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights	$221	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $221
Last-minute weekend getaway	$169	Southern Airways Express 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $169
Cheapest business class flights	$395	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $395

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 5 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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–175
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–190

Popular airlines from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

United

Nonstop

from $197

Typical price: $175–245

28 weekly nonstop flights

PIT - IAD Every day

1040 weekly connecting flights

PIT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–255

26 weekly nonstop flights

PIT - DCA Every day

1066 weekly connecting flights

PIT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $225–495

21 weekly nonstop flights

PIT - BWI Every day

900 weekly connecting flights

PIT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $231

Typical price: $195–390

1027 weekly connecting flights

PIT - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
JetBlue

from $233

Typical price: $240–700

65 weekly connecting flights

PIT - DCA Every day
Southern Airways Express

from $169

Typical price: $135–200

48 weekly connecting flights

PIT - IAD Every day

Popular airports near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh United States 21 min 12 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 9 min 117 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 2 hr 56 min 155 mi
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

Akron United States 1 hr 52 min 82 mi

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

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

The cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $100 to $175.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Southern Airways Express from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

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

The cheapest United flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $197, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $231, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $233, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southern Airways Express flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $169, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. starts at $169 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..
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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. 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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 1,040 connecting flights per week. United flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 26 nonstop flights and 1,066 connecting flights per week. American flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 900 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 1,027 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
JetBlue offers 65 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
Southern Airways Express offers 48 connecting flights per week. Southern Airways Express flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Southern Airways Express from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

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

The cheapest United flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $197, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $231, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $233, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southern Airways Express flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is $169, flying from May 21 to May 24.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..

There are 28 United direct flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. 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 Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. at price $169 is offered by Southern Airways Express from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..

There are 28 United direct flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. 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 Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. start at $221 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., 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 Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. start at $395 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. start at $169 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24.

To book business class trips from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., 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 Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. starts at $169 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Southern Airways Express.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. at price $169 is offered by Southern Airways Express from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., 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.