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

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481 mi airlines 46/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1255
AA American
319
1:09 AM
EDT T2
2:45 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2610
AA American
319
8:35 AM
EDT T2
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5422
AA American
CR7
8:43 AM
EDT T2
10:28 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5400
AA American
CR7
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5428
AA American
CR9
2:54 PM
EDT T2
4:37 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5037
AA American
CR9
10:16 PM
EDT T2
11:54 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4484
AS Alaska
CR9
10:16 PM
EDT T2
11:54 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS4422
AS Alaska
319
5:29 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA5034
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA3030
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA3142
AA American
319
6:01 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA5074
AA American
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5037
AA American
CR7
10:54 AM
EDT
12:49 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2610
AA American
319
10:55 AM
EDT
12:44 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5422
AA American
CR7
12:21 PM
EDT
5:07 PM
EDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5428
AA American
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT
7:11 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5400
AA American
CR7
5:11 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Washington to Portland
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 481 mi 1h 36m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

DCA–PWM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–PWM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 40 319, CR7, CR9 1h36-1h45 44% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 6 CR9 1h38 44% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (46 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 PWM direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,056
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 → PWM
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
100%
Return
PWM → DCA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → PWM delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Jetport.
Metric DCA→PWM IAD→PWM BWI→PWM
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 46 48 42
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 44m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Portland International Jetport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Portland is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · PWM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m to 1h 45m.
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–PWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Portland route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 36m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 42 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to PWM flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland International Jetport take approximately 1h 36m to 1h 45m. The route covers 481 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from DCA to PWM. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOS, HPN, ORF, BWI, YYZ, ILM, JAX, MIA, SJU, PHL, LAS, DAL, ATL, EWR, ORD, LGA, CLT, RDU, JFK, DTW, MCO, CHS, BNA, RSW and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PWM 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 PWM

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to PWM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to PWM ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).