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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $226. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$161 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Pittsburgh International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Washington D.C..$223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
Washington D.C..$226 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.
Washington D.C..$226 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.
Washington D.C..$288 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Washington D.C..$369 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.
Washington D.C..$411 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.
Washington D.C..$496 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Washington D.C..$590 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Pittsburgh International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.
Washington D.C..$640 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.
Washington D.C..$855 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Pittsburgh International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Pittsburgh International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $855, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Direct flights from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan

Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

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Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$161
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 21 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week85

Finding cheap flights from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan is $161. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
American Airlines, Republic Airways and PSA Airlines fly direct from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of July 2026, there are 85 flights per week flying from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh International to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, American Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Pittsburgh and Washington DC follow the same timezone, UTC-5.

  • Flights from PIT to DCA start at 05:39 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 27 weekly Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PIT to DCA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Jetting into Washington DC (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • With 65.93% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PIT to DCA flights.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PIT and DCA:

    • New York LaGuardia Airport

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • Raleigh / Durham Airport

Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

  • PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.

  • Of the departures from Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PIT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Before locking in your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from PIT to DCA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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