Washington to Pittsburgh (DCA–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–PIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 204 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 34 | CR7, CR9, E75, E75L | 1h09-1h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 12 | CR7, CR9 | 1h16-1h17 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Washington
| Metric | DCA→PIT | IAD→PIT | BWI→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 87 | 43 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 38m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
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–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to PIT
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to PIT ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (329 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).