Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport takes on average 1 hour 14 minutes. Pittsburgh's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Washington DC.
Flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport start at 05:38 — the first with American Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 22:10 option with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 45 weekly services between DCA and PIT.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DCA and PIT include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is $221. The cheapest price for a return flight is $303. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from DCA to PIT, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from DCA to PIT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 43 minutes.
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Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The quietest month for a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Pittsburgh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport for July if you want to go to Pittsburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 31 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -10 ºC and 6 ºC. Look for flight tickets from DCA to PIT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pittsburgh
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Pittsburgh itinerary.
Complete your Pittsburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
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