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Cheapest round-trip
$343
Typical prices: $379-$604
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/6Wed 10/17
PDX - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$495
Typical prices: $387-$586
United Airlines
Sun 10/14Sat 10/20
PDX - IAD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 58m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 64% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $324 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Dulles Intl (PDX-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Dulles Intl

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:31 am - 11:59 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 9:47 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
29h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$343Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 11:59 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 11:02 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
19h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$343Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 10:56 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 11:46 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
7h 21m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$343Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
12:29 pm - 10:49 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:49 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
7h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$343Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 11:59 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 9:47 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
29h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$343Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
12:29 pm - 10:49 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:49 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
7h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$343Delta
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
Frontier Logo
12:11 pm - 6:20 amPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
8h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$356Frontier
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Frontier Logo
12:11 pm - 6:20 amPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:26 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
8h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$373Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 4:27 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 02mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 8:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
5h 40mnonstop
$495United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 4:27 pmPDX  Portland-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 02mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 8:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PDX Portland
5h 40mnonstop
$495United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport start at $343. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $379 to $604. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $343 on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $337 round-trip.
  • June ($578) and December ($538) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 64% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Dulles Intl

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on 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.

Key details for Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$161
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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Your Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Portland and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

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

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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $324 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $471 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On the Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 29%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $395 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $556: a $161 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:23 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 1:28 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 58m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 96% above the route average of $470. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 58m, covering 2,320 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $343 to $2,337. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $214, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 39m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 42m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Portland and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of Portland (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Sixt
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $379 to $604, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $395 - about $161 less than Monday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 64% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $337 round-trip in that month - typically $241 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $324 round-trip on this route - about $147 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Direct departures

Portland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Portland

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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