Cheap flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.

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Flight information for Boston to Washington, D.C. to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$95
Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Jul 11 — Jul 14
The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. is currently $95
Cheapest one-way flight
$48
Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Jul 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. is currently $48
Fastest flight
1 hr 28 min
The fastest nonstop flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 28 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C. is typically May. The most expensive one is typically April.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $70–180
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $150–295

Popular airports near Boston

  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston 11 min 2 mi
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York 3 hr 36 min 184 mi
  • Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
    Providence 1 hr 10 min 47 mi
  • Bradley International Airport (BDL)
    Hartford 1 hr 49 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington 52 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore 48 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Boston to Washington, D.C.

How long does it take to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C.?
1 hr 28 min is the shortest flight time from Boston to Washington, D.C..
When are the cheapest days to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in May. Typical prices range from $70 to $180.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. was with Spirit from $95. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $48.
When are direct flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. available?
There are direct flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.?
Southwest, Spirit, Delta, JetBlue, American and United fly direct from Boston to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. starts at $95 from Thu, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Thu, Jul 11.
When should you visit Washington, D.C.?
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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