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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Boston

July 14 - July 22

Cheapest
Best

DCA - Boston

$134

$91

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

DCA - Boston

$124

$91

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July 15 - July 21

DCA - Boston

$137

$103

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July 7 - July 14

Earliest

DCA - Boston

$140

$106

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July 7 - July 15

Earliest

DCA - Boston

$137

$107

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July 8 - July 14

DCA - Boston

$140

$108

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July 8 - July 22

DCA - Boston

$125

$108

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August 5 - August 11

DCA - Boston

$124

$108

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July 28 - July 29

BWI - Boston

$116

$109

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July 21 - July 22

BWI - Boston

$116

$109

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Only 3% of recent fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston were classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $220–$630, with a median of $395. Right now, fares are above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for finding the lowest prices.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston, the cheapest time to fly is often during specific months. April stands out as the most affordable, with a median fare of $187. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $226, and November, where the median fare is $227. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you secure better fares.
The typical journey time from Washington, D.C. to Boston is approximately 10h 9m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this route connect at least once. Only 32.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston, meaning the majority of travelers will have at least one stopover, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting itineraries.
The route between Washington, D.C. and Boston covers a distance of 641 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul journey, typically characterized by shorter flight times and often more frequent service.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Regular price: $111 - $189

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston is typically between $111 and $189. The current lowest deal is $91 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Jul 14-Jul 22.

now $91

Low $111

High $189

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Boston is April, with a median price of $187. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $879. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $187

December

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Flights from $879

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston

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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Boston

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$276

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Sat, Jun 20

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IAD - Boston

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Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Boston (BOS)

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$386

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Sun, Jun 21

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IAD - Boston

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$312

$255

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Sun, Jun 21

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IAD - Boston

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$262

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Sun, Jun 21

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IAD - Boston

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$265

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Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Boston

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$250

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$386  →  $262

32%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$386  →  $276

29%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$382  →  $276

28%

7 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 8

$201  →  $109

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Washington, D.C. - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Boston are above the typical level at $91.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $187.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston, with a median price of $187.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 10h 9m.

The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Boston is 10 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 67.8% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International offers another departure choice for your trip to Boston.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International serves as an alternative departure airport for travel to Boston.

📍 ~35 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International Airport is the primary gateway to Boston, offering convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car, public transport, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

Cheapest

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport is a major regional alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~60 km from Boston (approximately 1 hour drive from downtown Boston depending on traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Manchester–Boston Regional (MHT)

Manchester–Boston Regional is a primary alternative for travelers north of Boston, with strong domestic network with major carriers.

📍 ~75 km from Boston

💸 Flights from ~$180

Bradley International (BDL)

Bradley International is a large international airport serving as a major hub for Southern New England with extensive carrier list and diverse destination options.

📍 ~140 km from Boston (requiring a nearly 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Portland International Jetport (PWM)

Portland International Jetport is a highly reliable regional jetport with modern facilities and good connectivity for travelers heading to Maine.

📍 ~160 km from Boston

💸 Flights from ~$216

Worcester Regional (ORH)

Worcester Regional is geographically close to the western Boston suburbs and offers a low-stress environment.

📍 ~65 km from Boston

💸 Flights from ~$152

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $443. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $690, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $802. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $455, which is comparable to the 28-59 day window's average of $466.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston was considered to be $220 or less. The median price for this route was $395. Prices typically ranged up to $630 for the higher end of deals. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below the $220 threshold can help you identify a favorable offer.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston, with a median price of $187. February and November also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $226 and $227 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $395. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months for their journeys.