WAS - BOS

£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 23/2. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£114
Overall average: £181
United Airlines
Tue 3/3Sat 7/3
IAD - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£114
Typical prices: £132-£237
United Airlines
Wed 11/3Wed 18/3
IAD - BOS • Direct
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JetBlue's Blue Basic fare includes a cabin bag.
DCA is the most convenient airport for downtown D.C.
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Cheapest • 40% average savings
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3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Boston

Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
United Airlines Logo
17:40 - 21:51
IAD
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BOS
4h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:45 - 07:29
BOS
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IAD
1h 44mdirect
£114United Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
United Airlines Logo
17:34 - 21:51
IAD
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BOS
4h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:45 - 07:29
BOS
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IAD
1h 44mdirect
£115United Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Frontier Logo
20:30 - 10:21
IAD
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BOS
13h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:55 - 00:36
BOS
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IAD
11h 41m
1 stop
£117Frontier
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
JetBlue Logo
13:00 - 14:31
DCA
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BOS
1h 31mdirect
JetBlue Logo
08:00 - 09:51
BOS
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DCA
1h 51mdirect
£118JetBlue
Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:35
DCA
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BOS
1h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
07:30 - 09:31
BOS
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DCA
2h 01mdirect
£121Delta
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
United Airlines Logo
22:20 - 23:57
IAD
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BOS
1h 37mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:07 - 16:25
BOS
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IAD
4h 18m
1 stop
£121United Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Delta Logo
17:29 - 19:09
DCA
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BOS
1h 40mdirect
Delta Logo
20:15 - 22:08
BOS
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DCA
1h 53mdirect
£122Delta
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
22:20 - 23:57
IAD
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BOS
1h 37mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:34 - 21:16
BOS
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IAD
1h 42mdirect
£122United Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
JetBlue Logo
11:30 - 13:00
DCA
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BOS
1h 30mdirect
JetBlue Logo
16:00 - 17:49
BOS
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DCA
1h 49mdirect
£126JetBlue
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
American Airlines Logo
06:59 - 08:46
DCA
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BOS
1h 47mdirect
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 10:44
BOS
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DCA
1h 44mdirect
£129American Airlines
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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.

How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston departing in March.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Boston costs £122 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Boston (BOS). However, over the past month, flights between Baltimore (BWI) and Boston (BOS) were, on average, 40% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Boston routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Boston (BOS).

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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday 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 Saturdays 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 February, where tickets cost £137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £203 and £181 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 £239, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and JetBlue

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

Expert on Icelandair and DCA

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on BOS

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.

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

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£61
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% 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.
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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 £61 for a one-way ticket and £114 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.

  • 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.

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 £101 or less one-way and £320 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Boston Logan Intl.
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

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

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights£4281h 30m
Trains£8811h 43m
Buses£6911h 15m