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£61 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Boston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Boston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Washington, D.C. to Boston (WAS-BOS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Boston

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston.
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07:00 - 08:32DCA-BOS
1h 32mdirect
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12:30 - 14:14BOS-DCA
1h 44mdirect
£117JetBlue
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 14 May
JetBlue Logo
11:45 - 13:17DCA-BOS
1h 32mdirect
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12:30 - 14:14BOS-DCA
1h 44mdirect
£120JetBlue
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Thu, 29 May - Tue, 3 Jun
JetBlue Logo
10:10 - 11:46DCA-BOS
1h 36mdirect
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06:19 - 08:00BOS-DCA
1h 41mdirect
£121JetBlue
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Thu, 29 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Delta Logo
17:00 - 19:00DCA-BOS
2h 00mdirect
Delta Logo
13:15 - 15:11BOS-DCA
1h 56mdirect
£123Delta
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 29 Sep
United Airlines Logo
17:10 - 18:56IAD-BOS
1h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 11:10BOS-IAD
1h 40mdirect
£123United Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Sat, 12 Jul
Delta Logo
07:00 - 08:44DCA-BOS
1h 44mdirect
Delta Logo
21:35 - 23:29BOS-DCA
1h 54mdirect
£125Delta
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Mon, 8 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
United Airlines Logo
22:18 - 23:59IAD-BOS
1h 41mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:04BOS-IAD
1h 34mdirect
£125United Airlines
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Fri, 18 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
Frontier Logo
17:26 - 01:05IAD-BOS
7h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:14 - 08:24BOS-IAD
22h 10m1 stop
£129Frontier
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Thu, 15 May - Sun, 18 May
American Airlines Logo
06:54 - 08:35DCA-BOS
1h 41mdirect
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 10:54BOS-DCA
1h 44mdirect
£212American Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Wed, 7 May
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:31DCA-BOS
1h 31mdirect
American Airlines Logo
05:56 - 07:40BOS-DCA
1h 44mdirect
£213American Airlines
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Fri, 23 May - Mon, 26 May

Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for short flights if travelling light and plans are firm.


Use the 'Track your bag' tool for checked luggage to ensure peace of mind.

Icelandair

Check in online 24 hours before departure to save time at the airport.


Saga Premium offers free Wi-Fi for two devices, enhancing in-flight productivity.

Read more about Icelandairby Stefanie Waldek
JetBlue

JetBlue's Blue Basic fare now includes a cabin bag, enhancing value.


Enjoy free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi on JetBlue for seamless connectivity.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DCA

DCA is the most convenient airport for quick access to downtown D.C., located just 4 miles away, ideal for business travellers.

Read more about DCAby Stefanie Waldek
BOS

Use the Silver Line bus for free trips from BOS to South Station in central Boston, taking 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Read more about BOSby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and JetBlue

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Icelandair and DCA

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on BOS

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Boston flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Boston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston cost £103 and was between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Boston (BOS). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £103.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Boston on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston is January, where tickets cost £125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £194 and £162 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £205, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£61
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Boston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston was £81 for a one-way ticket and £156 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    On your way to Boston, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Boston Logan Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Boston flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Boston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Boston, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Boston with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Boston from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £31 or less one-way and £170 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Boston Logan Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Boston Logan Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Compare transportation modes for Washington, D.C. to Boston

Average priceAverage duration
Flights£1381h 31m
Trains£10311h 43m
Buses£7210h 11m

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