Domestic route
Cheap flights from Washington to Boston
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). 398 miles, 1h 20m nonstop.
DCA to BOS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 398 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLB6MX4 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 21all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Washington to Boston
Round trips from $49
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Washington to Boston
4 airlines fly nonstop with 21 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via PHL · first checked bag from $55
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via EWR · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Newark (EWR)UA1 airline
- Philadelphia (PHL)F91 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and Breeze all fly DCA to BOS nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 398 miles this is a short hop of 1h 20m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
Boston: Revolutionary history in a walkable harbor city
Boston is compact, historic and easy: Logan Airport is minutes from downtown, the Freedom Trail links the sights, and fall in New England starts here. JetBlue and Delta hubs mean strong fare competition.
Best time to visit: Late September–October for foliage and crisp weather, May–June for spring. Summer is warm and busy; winter is cold but has the lowest prices.
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Search Washington to BostonWashington to Boston: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Boston?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Boston (BOS) takes about 1h 20m gate to gate, covering 398 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to BOS?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Boston (BOS), with 21 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through EWR and PHL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Boston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Boston (BOS), starting at $49 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Boston flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Washington and Boston?
Boston is in the same time zone as Washington, so there is no clock change. DCA is on America/New York time and BOS on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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