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Airfares from $21 One Way, $97 Round Trip from Boston to Washington

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Route Information for Flights from Boston to Washington

Origin Airport IATA Code
BOS
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Distance
398 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, JAL, Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, El Al, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, LATAM Airlines, Iberia, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, TAP Air Portugal, Virgin Atlantic
Earliest Flight Arrival
11:41AM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
3:04AM UTC

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Popular Routes from Boston to Washington

There are 334 direct flights each week from Boston to Washington. There is a choice of eight airlines operating this service with American Airlines being the most popular flight provider.

Ther most popular departure point is Boston Logan International, the main air hub in the city, and more than 750,000 passengers leave from here to airports in the Washington area each year.

The three most popular destination airports are Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International and Washington Ronald Reagan. Of the three, Ronald Reagan is the most common destination, with more than 700,000 passengers choosing this route every year.


The Flight from Boston to Washington

The flight from Boston to Washington takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 393 miles. More than three quarters of a million people take this flight annually, making this is one of the busiest internal flight routes in the US.

Your flight will depart from Boston Logan International, an airport located in the East Boston area of the city. It is the largest airport in the state and 16th busiest in the country. In total, around 34 million passengers fly in and out every year.

The flight path heads to the south west from Boston towards all three of Washington’s airports, passing over the cities of New York and Philadelphia. The route takes you over Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland to the nation’s capital and your final destination.

There are three main arrival airports in Washington and you will be able to select where you land according to budget, convenience and onward travel plans.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the nearest airport to the city. It’s situated in the county of Arlington, Virginia, around five miles from the downtown area. Handling around 21 million passengers every year, it’s a large airport with excellent transport connections.

Washington Dulles, located around 26 miles from the downtown area, also handles around 21 million passengers a year. However, expansion plans mean this airport is set to grow in the coming years and overtake Ronald Reagan in terms of passenger and air traffic.

A little further from the city is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. At around 30 miles to the northeast of the city it is the busiest of the three airports, with around 25 million passengers flying in and out each year.

The flight from Boston to Washington is a short one and so you are unlikely to experience much turbulence in the air. This is good news if you are nervous about flying.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Boston to Washington?
You’ll find 3 airlines that offer nonstop services from Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), so get ready to click that “book” button. One of these top carriers will have your perfect flight:

  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • JetBlue

What is the shortest flight from Boston to Washington?
It can zip by in as little as 1 hour and 36 minutes. If you believe your vacation hours should be spent ‘vacationing’ rather than flying, you’ll enjoy the journey from Logan Intl. Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What airlines fly from Boston to Washington most frequently?
American Airlines (AA) offers 230 flights every month between Logan Intl. Airport to DCA. Your next epic adventure is only a few clicks away. If you can’t find the right flight for you there, look into the airfares with Delta (DL). This airline is a terrific alternative and has 165 flights between Boston and Washington every month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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