Boston to Washington (BOS–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BOS–DCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, IB, QR | 122 | 319, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h40-2h05 | Oneworld | AS, BA, IB, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 75 | 319, E75, E75S | 1h52-2h06 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, FI, HA, QR, TP | 46 | 223, 320, BCS3 | 1h40-1h48 | – | BA, FI, HA, QR, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Washington from Boston
| Metric | BOS→DCA | MHT→DCA | PVD→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 45 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 405 | 27 | 84 |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 1h 33m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
BOS–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston to Washington Reagan: Northeast Shuttle Corridor
The Boston–Washington Reagan corridor is one of the highest-frequency short-haul routes in the United States, anchored by the legacy shuttle services that have operated on this segment for decades. The route connects two major political and economic centers along the Amtrak Northeast Corridor, and air service competes directly with Acela rail for the business travel market. Frequencies peak on Monday mornings and Thursday/Friday evenings, reflecting demand from government contractors and lobbyists.
Airport and Connection Notes
Reagan National's slot-controlled environment limits total daily operations, which keeps capacity constrained even when demand spikes. Boston Logan operates without slot controls but faces significant weather-driven delays in winter months. Both airports offer direct public transit links to downtown. The Silver Line serves Logan and the Metro Blue/Yellow lines serve Reagan, making ground transport relatively straightforward for arriving passengers.