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Airfares from $41 One Way, $81 Round Trip from Washington to Boston

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Route Information for Flights from Washington to Boston

Origin Airport IATA Code
WAS
Destination Airport IATA Code
BOS
Distance
398 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, JAL, Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, El Al, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Iberia, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, TAP Air Portugal, Virgin Atlantic
Earliest Flight Arrival
11:35AM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
3:52AM UTC

Book cheap flights from Washington to Boston with Orbitz. Discover one of America’s oldest and most charismatic cities using our search options to refine your details and discover a huge selection of affordable flights.


Popular Routes from Washington to Boston

There are more than 330 direct flights each week from Washington to Boston, with eight airlines operating this service. American Airlines is the most popular flight provider on this route.

The most popular departure point is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with more than 750,000 passengers leaving here for Boston each year.

The next most popular flight route leaves from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, with more than half a million passengers choosing this option. A further 250,000 people depart from Washington Dulles International for Boston each year.


The Flight from Washington to Boston

The flight time from Washington to Boston is approximately one hour and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 393 miles. With more than 1.3 million people each year making the trip, this is one of the busiest internal flight routes in the US.

The flight path heads out to the north west from all three of Washington’s airports towards the cities of Philadelphia and New York. The route takes you over Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut to Massachusetts and to your destination in Boston

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the nearest airport to the city and was named in honor of the former President. It is located in the county of Arlington, Virginia, around five miles from the downtown Washington area. The airport is a fortress hub for American Airlines and handles around 21 million passengers every year.

The other main airport in the city is Washington Dulles, located around 26 miles from the downtown area. It also handles around 21 million passengers a year but is set to grow in the coming years to become the larger of the two.

A little further afield is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located around 30 miles to the northeast of the city. It is the busiest of the three airports, with around 25 million passengers using its services each year.

The arrival airport in Boston is Logan International, located in the East Boston area of the city. It is the largest airport in the state and 16th busiest in the country, with 34 million passengers flying in and out every year.

With a good choice of direct flights from Washington to Boston available with numerous major airlines, find your perfect flights and enjoy your journey.


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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Washington to Boston?
You’re in luck — you’ll find 3 airlines which fly direct from National Airport to Logan Intl. Airport (BOS). Here are some of the most popular:

  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • JetBlue

What is the shortest flight from Washington to Boston?
The journey from Washington to Boston can be as quick as 1 hour and 23 minutes. With a short and sweet flight time like this, why not round up some friends and take off on an impromptu getaway?
What airlines fly from Washington to Boston most frequently?
Have a look at American Airlines (AA). This airline offers some of the most frequent flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.). It operates 230 services on this route each month and is a favorite with passengers. Also investigate the great fares from Delta (DL). Offering 165 flights every month between Washington and Boston, they make the journey just as good as the destination.
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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