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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS9
AS Alaska
73H
4:56 PM
EDT T2
7:45 PM
MDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6710
HA Hawaiian
73H
8:01 AM
MDT
4:00 PM
EDT
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS10
AS Alaska
73H
8:02 AM
MDT
3:35 PM
EDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Portland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,345 mi 4h 49m nonstop -2h behind 38 1-stop hubs

DCA–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,345 miles in approximately 4h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4h49 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,446
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
Return
PDX → DCA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric DCA→PDX IAD→PDX
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 4h 49m 5h 4m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,345 mi / 3,773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 49m.
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.

DCA–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Portland route.
Route details
Distance2,345 mi / 3,773 km
Flight time4h 49m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 4h 49m. The route covers 2,345 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DCA to PDX. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, BFI, CMH, HPN, APA, MEM, MSN, SDF, XNA, DTW, CVG, CLT, MCI, FLL, EWR, MIA, ATL, ORD, BNA, IAH, JFK, MDW, MSP, SEA, LAS, DFW, PHX, BOS, SLC, DEN, SFO, DAL, LAX, MSY, HOU, SAN, MCO and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 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. 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 ranges from 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,345 miles (3,773 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).