Cheap flights from Boston to Washington from $72 BOS, PSM → DCA, IAD
Logan International Airport (BOS), Pease Air Force Base (PSM) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $204 with jetBlue, 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $72 with jetBlue, 9 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $72, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $204, 1 Feb 2027 to 8 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $188 to $228
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $172 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, United Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 47 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $188 to $228.
Cheapest return found recently
$204
1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 · jetBlue
Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 6:30 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 9 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$240
1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 · jetBlue
Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 10:25 a.m. · Return leaves 12:32 p.m. · 3 h 17 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$204 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
$172 13 Nov – 15 Novfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $108 to $398.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 13 Nov to 1 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
44 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $172 | American Airlines | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $251 | American Airlines | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $204 | jetBlue | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $172.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, jetBlue.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $86 to $213.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$72
9 Dec · jetBlue
Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 6:30 p.m. · 4 h 22 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$72
16 Nov · American Airlines
Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 10:19 a.m. · 1 h 47 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$72 9 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $50 to $144.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 16 Nov to 1 Nov 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $72 | American Airlines | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $208 | American Airlines | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $229 | jetBlue | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $72 | jetBlue | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $185 | Allegiant Air | Pease Air Force Base (PSM) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Sept 2027 | $144 | American Airlines | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov 2027 | $1,328 | Air Canada | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $72.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, jetBlue, Allegiant Air, Air Canada.
Premium cabin fares from Boston to Washington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Boston to Washington?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 50% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $234 | $158 | +100% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $398 | $243 | +240% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $183 | $115 | +56% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $117 | $108 | Cheapest seen | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $160 | $116 | +37% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $181 | $117 | +55% | 21 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $98 | $65 | +92% | 34 |
| 7–13 days | $132 | $72 | +159% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $58 | $50 | +14% | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $78 | $55 | +53% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $59 | $56 | +16% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $51 | $51 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 180+ days | $1,734 | $144 | +3300% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Boston → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$151
$53 less than flying to Washington
12 Dec – 14 Dec · BOS → BWI · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Providence → Washington
66 km from Boston
$325
$121 more than flying from Boston
15 Nov – 19 Nov · PVD → DCA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Boston → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$84
$12 more than flying to Washington
24 Feb 2027 · BOS → BWI · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Boston to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $204 with jetBlue, 1 Feb 2027 to 8 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $172 with American Airlines, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $188 to $228.
How much is a one-way flight from Boston to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $72 with jetBlue, 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $86 to $213.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Washington?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $172, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $72, 16 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Washington?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 50% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Boston to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $240 with jetBlue, 1 Feb 2027 to 8 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $72 with American Airlines, 16 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Boston to Washington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 16 Nov, takes 1 h 47 min from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 9 Dec, takes 4 h 22 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Boston to Washington?
Between 13 Nov and 1 Feb 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and jetBlue on 1. Between 16 Nov and 1 Nov 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 2 and Allegiant Air on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work