Boston to Dulles (BOS–IAD) — 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–IAD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, AZ, CM, ET, NH, OS, SN | 34 | 739, 7M9, E7W | 1h35-2h04 | Star Alliance | AV, AZ, CM, ET, NH, OS, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SK SAS | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Boston
| Metric | BOS→IAD | BED→IAD | ORH→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 21 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 41m | 1h 16m | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
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.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
BOS–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to IAD
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair, Air France, SAS and Tradewind Aviation. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to IAD is about 1 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (663 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 211 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Philadelphia and Syracuse Hancock. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Worcester (ORH) and Manchester (MHT).