Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Portland is three hours behind Washington DC and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from DCA to PDX start from 18:30 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:45 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DCA to PDX flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Portland (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport offered by this carrier.
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DCA to PDX flights, with 79.66% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DCA and PDX include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
£91 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Return flights start at £183. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DCA to PDX.
The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to PDX.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near DCA:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Pick up a Portland International Airport rental car and explore Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Portland International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland International Airport, Portland is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you want to visit Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to PDX in December. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Portland. Around 150 miles away to the north, popular attractions include Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Around 290 miles north-east of Portland, Spokane is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.