United States · 2,344 miles (3,772 km)

Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. American AAdvantage charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 2,344 miles (3,772 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Columbus and more.

How many miles PDX to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines15,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines16,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines20,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines20,000$38.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines23,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines23,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to DCA

Book PDX to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PDX to DCA with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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PDX to DCA: common questions

How many miles does PDX to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to DCA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Portland from Washington by plane?

Portland (PDX) and Washington (DCA) are 2,344 miles (3,772 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to DCA award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Portland and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW), Columbus (CMH), Minneapolis (MSP) and Detroit (DTW). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.