Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Washington DC is three hours ahead of Portland and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:38.
To ensure you catch your PDX to IAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier operating PDX to IAD flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and IAD:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Right now, 139 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 255 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to IAD.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to IAD.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PDX:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Washington DC and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Washington DC. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Washington Dulles Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to IAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.