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$49 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Overall average: $237
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Wed 5/6
PIT - IAD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$49
Typical prices: $153-$192
Southwest
Tue 3/10
PIT - BWI • Non-stop
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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 5 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 7:19 am
PIT
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IAD
1h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:31 am
IAD
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PIT
1h 01mnonstop
$97United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:40 am
PIT
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BWI
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 5:25 pm
BWI
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PIT
1h 05mnonstop
$97Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:46 pm
PIT
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BWI
11h 46m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:59 pm
BWI
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PIT
11h 29m
1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:46 pm
PIT
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BWI
11h 46m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:59 pm
BWI
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PIT
11h 29m
1 stop
$115Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Southern / Mokulele Logo
7:40 am - 11:23 am
PIT
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IAD
3h 43m
1 stop
Southern / Mokulele Logo
5:40 pm - 9:28 pm
IAD
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PIT
3h 48m
1 stop
$129Southern / Mokulele
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Southern / Mokulele Logo
7:40 am - 11:23 am
PIT
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IAD
3h 43m
1 stop
Southern / Mokulele Logo
5:40 pm - 9:28 pm
IAD
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PIT
3h 48m
1 stop
$131Southern / Mokulele
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 9:14 am
PIT
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BWI
22h 29m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 9:38 am
BWI
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PIT
14h 26m
1 stop
$152Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 pm
PIT
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BWI
17h 31m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 11:59 pm
BWI
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PIT
26h 55m
1 stop
$161Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:16 am
PIT
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DCA
1h 16mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:08 pm - 10:24 pm
DCA
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PIT
1h 16mnonstop
$171American Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 2:41 pm
PIT
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DCA
1h 12mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 7:40 pm
DCA
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PIT
1h 17mnonstop
$173American 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.

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Planning a trip from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 $179 on the route between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 11% 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 Thursday 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 July, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $247 and $244 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 $258 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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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 seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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 $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 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, Delta, and JetBlue 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 Embraer 175 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., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $323 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $228 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $162 or less one-way and $301 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..
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Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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$6581h 09m
Trains$1667h 45m
Buses$745h 55m