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$57 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$137
Typical prices: $457-$247
Southwest
Tue 5/26Tue 6/2
PIT - BWI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$57
Typical prices: $68-$248
Southern / Mokulele
Mon 5/18
PIT - IAD • 1 stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
DCA is the closest airport to downtown D.C., just 4 miles away.
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. (PIT-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 5:30 pm
PIT
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BWI
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 11:50 am
BWI
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PIT
1h 05mnonstop
$137Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
Southern / Mokulele Logo
7:40 am - 11:23 am
PIT
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IAD
3h 43m
1 stop
Southern / Mokulele Logo
12:50 pm - 5:07 pm
IAD
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PIT
4h 17m
1 stop
$160Southern / Mokulele
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 2:04 pm
PIT
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DCA
7h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 12:20 pm
DCA
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PIT
6h 00m
1 stop
$162Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 2:04 pm
PIT
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DCA
7h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:13 am - 7:00 pm
DCA
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PIT
9h 47m
2 stops
$167Delta
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:07 pm
PIT
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BWI
11h 07m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:13 pm - 10:07 pm
BWI
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PIT
24h 54m
2 stops
$178Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
6:04 pm - 7:15 pm
PIT
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DCA
1h 11mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 4:10 pm
DCA
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PIT
1h 16mnonstop
$179American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:42 am
PIT
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IAD
1h 12mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:40 am
IAD
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PIT
1h 10mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
PIT
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BWI
30h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:07 pm
BWI
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PIT
8h 57m
1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 16
American Airlines Logo
6:14 am - 7:34 am
PIT
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DCA
1h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:16 am
DCA
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PIT
1h 16mnonstop
$188American Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:42 am
PIT
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IAD
1h 12mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:36 pm
IAD
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PIT
1h 06mnonstop
$188United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. departing in May.

What is the cheapest Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. costs $196 on the route between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 12% cheaper than other Pittsburgh-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. is June, where tickets cost $60 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $140 and $138 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $282 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on United Airlines, DCA and IAD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from Pittsburgh to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

  • Which of the landing airports is closest to downtown Washington, DC?

    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.

  • Are there nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and Washington, DC?

    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.

  • Which is the most suitable airline for unaccompanied minors?

    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.

  • Is first class available for this flight 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. was $57 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Pittsburgh is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $256 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $242 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Pittsburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Pittsburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Pittsburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $182 or less one-way and $353 or less round-trip.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a hub for Southern Airways Express. When booking your flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC, you might want to consider this airline as an option as it is cheaper than most airlines and offers more flight options.
  • The quickest way to PIT airport would be taking a taxi or driving via the I-376W, which takes roughly 20 minutes. The 28X bus offers a relatively cheaper option, although it will take you the best part of an hour to get there.
  • With three airports serving the Washington, DC area, Washington Reagan (DCA) is the busiest, being a major hub for domestic flights, followed by Washington Dulles (IAD) and then Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Therefore, if you want to avoid long queues upon landing, it would be a good idea to book a flight landing at BWI.
  • American Airlines has the only airline lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport. To enjoy its services while waiting to board your flight to Washington, DC, ensure you book your flight with them.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers a wide range of accessibility services for all travelers with limited mobility. You can even be provided with a wheelchair to help you move more easily around the airport, as long as you make an early reservation with your airline at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Prefer to fly direct from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Pittsburgh Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9679 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
8.1Crew
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Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DEN - IAD
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Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Both were great flights with wonderful pilots! It was not fancy, very simple. But boarding was super easy and the flight was smooth. Pick up in DFW was at corporate terminal which was the only confusing part for uber but if you call the uber driver and drop a pin they come right to it.

Totally great experience. Would definitely travel with them again. Thanks.

Both my fights got cancelled. Said mechanical issues but on flight tracker the flights came in and left! We were lied to!!

Was very impressed they called to confirm he would be on the flight. Great customer service!

We had a wonderful flight due to the care of our experienced pilot and copilot and the magnificent air views from our comfortable seats. What excitement to be in such a small plane with such magnificent around us.

Multiple time changes, then we left earlier than we were told.

Communication could be better but the staff and crew were over the top friendly and helpful, The flight itself was smooth.

flight was cancelled literally at 10pm the night before an early morning flight with hardly any time to reschedule. Will never book with kayak again.

My flight was cancelled 12 hours before takeoff. I was not able to reschedule another flight to make connections and had to cancel the entire trip. The ticket that was supposed to replace the cancelled flight had no boarding pass and I was unable to get one at the airport so I was denied access to the rescheduled flight. I was refunded but I missed my daughter's birthday.

I had a family emergency and couldn’t make the flight, and they wouldn’t let me cancel/refund it (a *month* ahead of time), were especially difficult with me on the phone, and wouldn’t let me even so much as reschedule the flight or get credit.

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$8391h 05m
Trains$2077h 45m
Buses$740h 00m