Cheap flights from Washington to Boston from $141 DCA, IAD → BOS
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Logan International Airport (BOS)
The cheapest return found recently is $176 with jetBlue, 10 Dec – 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $141 with jetBlue, 26 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $141, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $176, 10 Dec to 14 Dec
- Usual return price
- $210 to $301
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $156 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $210 to $301.
Cheapest return found recently
$176
10 Dec – 14 Dec · jetBlue
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 6:30 p.m. · 8 h 53 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$274
9 Dec – 13 Dec · jetBlue
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS)
Leaves 9:59 a.m. · Return leaves 1:00 p.m. · 3 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Every nonstop date from Washington to Boston
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$176 10 Dec – 14 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$156 10 Dec – 13 Decfound 8 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 $83 to $287.
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 6 departure dates from 25 Nov to 20 Apr 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?
No. We hold 4-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 10 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
153 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 28 Nov | $308 | United Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 28 Nov | $278 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 7 Dec | $209 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 13 Dec | $212 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 13 Dec | $156 | Frontier Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 | $348 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $156.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $66 to $99.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$141
26 Nov · jetBlue
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS)
Leaves 9:15 a.m. · 1 h 28 min trip
stops unknown
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$66
26 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Every nonstop date from Washington to Boston
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$141 26 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$64 14 Novfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $51 to $95.
At $141, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
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 12 departure dates from 13 Nov to 24 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
23 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $66 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $64 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $66 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $66 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $189 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $71 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $86 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $77 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $145 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Jan 2027 | $85 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jan 2027 | $138 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Feb 2027 | $84 | jetBlue | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $64.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to Boston
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 10 Dec – 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Boston?
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 | $231 | $132 | +99% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $287 | $216 | +147% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $132 | $83 | +14% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $116 | $103 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $312 | $312 | +169% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $247 | $247 | +113% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 41% 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 | $97 | $62 | +70% | 41 |
| 7–13 days | $102 | $61 | +79% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $64 | $53 | +11% | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $61 | $55 | +7% | 39 |
| 60–89 days | $57 | $51 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 90–179 days | $84 | $59 | +47% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Boston
57 km from Washington
$175
$1 less than flying from Washington
10 Dec – 14 Dec · BWI → BOS · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Washington → Providence
66 km from Boston
$485
$309 more than flying to Boston
25 Nov – 28 Nov · DCA → PVD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Washington → Martha's Vineyard
114 km from Boston
$620
$444 more than flying to Boston
2 Jul 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 · DCA → MVY · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Baltimore → Boston
57 km from Washington
$146
$5 more than flying from Washington
21 Nov · BWI → BOS · stops unknown
found 2 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 10 Dec – 14 Dec. 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 Washington to Boston?
The cheapest return found recently is $176 with jetBlue, 10 Dec to 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $156 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Dec to 13 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $210 to $301.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Boston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $141 with jetBlue, 26 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $64 with jetBlue, 14 Nov, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $66 to $99.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Boston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $156, 10 Dec to 13 Dec, found 8 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $64, 14 Nov, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Boston?
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 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to Boston?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $274 with jetBlue, 9 Dec to 13 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $66 with American Airlines, 26 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Washington to Boston?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 26 Nov, takes 1 h 50 min from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Logan International Airport (BOS).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Boston?
Between 25 Nov and 20 Apr 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 1 and American Airlines on 1. Between 13 Nov and 24 Feb 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 12 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 2 and Frontier Airlines 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