United States · 482 miles (775 km)

Washington (DCA) to Portland (PWM) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Portland (PWM) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Portland (PWM): American Airlines. The two airports are 482 miles (775 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through New York, New York and Philadelphia and more.

How many miles DCA to PWM costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to PWM

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DCA to PWM with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to PWM with one stop

13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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DCA to PWM: common questions

How many miles does DCA to PWM cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to PWM?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Portland (PWM).

How far is Washington from Portland by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Portland (PWM) are 482 miles (775 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to PWM award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Washington and Portland?

The most direct connections are through New York (EWR), New York (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (JFK) and Norfolk (ORF). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.