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Cheapest return flight
£105
Typical prices: £175-£311
United Airlines
Tue 11/12Wed 12/12
IAD - BOS • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£44
Typical prices: £103-£201
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Mon 26/11
IAD - BOS • Direct
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 41m
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Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 61% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £155 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Boston (IAD-BOS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Dulles Intl to Boston

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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22:19 - 23:59IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 40mdirect
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09:30 - 11:15BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 45mdirect
£105United Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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08:40 - 10:19IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 39mdirect
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05:45 - 07:25BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 40mdirect
£109United Airlines
Thu, 14 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:50 - 14:30IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 40mdirect
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12:26 - 16:29BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 03m1 stop Newark
£113United Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
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22:22 - 10:58IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
12h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:08 - 19:31BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 23m1 stop Orlando
£115Frontier
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:50 - 14:30IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:15 - 21:02BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 47mdirect
£116United Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 19:12IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 42mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:01 - 22:54BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 53m1 stop Newark
£117United Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Frontier Logo
20:33 - 10:13IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
13h 40m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:08 - 19:31BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 23m1 stop Orlando
£120Frontier
Tue, 12 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 16:00IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
3h 25m1 stop Newark
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12:26 - 16:29BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 03m1 stop Newark
£120United Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
United Airlines Logo
08:40 - 10:19IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 39mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:33 - 21:20BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 47mdirect
£122United Airlines
Fri, 15 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
United Airlines Logo
22:20 - 23:59IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 39mdirect
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15:32 - 21:20BOS  Boston Logan Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 48m1 stop Newark
£123United Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights

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

Return flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston typically range from £175 to £311. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £105 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston. It's 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston at £166 return.
•October (£301) and June (£293) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 61% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to Boston

 
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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.

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Stefanie Waldek

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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.

Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£44
Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in traveller numbers.
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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston:

    • Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 09:56
    • Latest: departs at 22:22 and lands at 00:03.

    The flight takes about 1h 41m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston takes 1h 41m, covering 411 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flight?

    Return flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston range from £175 to £311, with an average of £234 over the past 12 months. Anything below £175 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the £234 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £155 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £239 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    United Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£59 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £105 to £592. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £57, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)?

    Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £59 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston most commonly connect through:

    • Newark (EWR) – 85% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 3% of one-stop connections
    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £206 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £270, a difference of £64.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Boston.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 18m, compared to 5h 10m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 9h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Boston?

    Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Boston Common, Copley Square, and John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £206, about £64 less than Sunday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 61% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Boston trip for January. Fares historically average £166 return in that month – typically £136 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £155 return on this route – about £84 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Boston Logan Intl Airport.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
    • Hilton Boston Logan Airport
    • Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Boston Logan Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Boston Logan Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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