Washington to Portland (DCA–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7:54 AM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 7h 9m AAAFAM → AMDLVS Detroit (DTW) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 12m AAAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 13m AAWN → ASWN Kansas City (MCI) to Portland flights
STL St Louis 7h 15m AAWN → ASWN St Louis (STL) to Portland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 7h 27m ACF9UA → ASCMDE Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
BNA Nashville 7h 36m AADLWN → ASVJA Nashville (BNA) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 7h 40m AAASAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 45m AAAFAM → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Portland flights
DSM Des Moines 7h 47m AA → G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Portland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,345 mi 5h 48m nonstop -3h behind

DCA–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,345 miles in approximately 5h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Portland (PDX) Portland to Washington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73H 5h48 20% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to PDX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DTW ~7h 9m MSP ~7h 12m MCI ~7h 13m STL ~7h 15m MDW ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,523
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → PDX
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
76%
Return
PDX → DCA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
23%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric DCA→PDX IAD→PDX BWI→PDX
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 4
Weekly flights 7 15 25
Flight time 5h 48m 5h 5m 5h 25m
Departure OTP 20% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Portland flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Portland is 3 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 3:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,345 mi / 3,773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 48m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Portland route.
Route details
Distance2,345 mi / 3,773 km
Flight time5h 48m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland International Airport take about 5h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,345 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to PDX: Alaska Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Kansas City.
Portland is 3 hours behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from PDX to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to PDX

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to PDX is about 5 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,345 miles (3,773 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).