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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 6:57 am
• Latest: departs at 8:04 pm and lands at 9:26 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 22m, covering 203 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. range from $201 to $389, with an average of $276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $276 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $112 round-trip via Bradford (BFD), compared to $291 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. is around $117 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $112, with a trip time of about 7h 45m. The bus is similarly priced at around $84 and takes about 5h 15m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 17% lower. However, those options take about 5+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $24:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

One-stop flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• DuBois Jefferson County (DUJ) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Lancaster (LNS) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Bradford (BFD) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $474, a difference of $235.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lancaster (LNS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 3h 48m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 28m via DuBois Jefferson County (DUJ).

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Washington, DC, is served by three major airports including Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington at only three miles away, and therefore the most ideal landing airport if you want to be closer to the city center.

With an extremely short distance between last just over an hour and you can get one with multiple airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest. To save costs, you can book connecting flights with Southern Airways, although it is worth noting that this will add about an hour or two to your total travel time.

American Airlines has a dedicated unaccompanied minor service that allows you to fly your children unaccompanied while ensuring they are safe. Kids between ages 5 and 7 can fly unaccompanied as long as they have a gate escort and guardian contact, plus the flight has to be direct. As for ages 8-14, they can fly unaccompanied on a connecting trip as long as the connecting airport is Washington Reagan, for the Pittsburgh-to-Washington, DC route.

This depends on the airline you’re traveling with as most airlines usually provide different seating classes depending on the route. For instance, when flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC with United Airlines, the only available class is Basic Economy. On the other hand, if you choose to fly with United Airlines, you have the option of Basic Economy, Main Cabin, and Main Plus depending on your budget.