Washington to Boston (DCA–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Washington to Boston
4 carriers, 565 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
565 Flights/wk
398 mi
1h 24m nonstop
98 1-stop hubs
DCA–BOS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DCA–BOS service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, IB, JL, QR | 139 | 319, 738, E70, E75, E75S | 1h28-1h47 | Oneworld | AS, BA, IB, JL, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | 106 | E75, E75S | 1h24-1h51 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, FI, HA, QR, TP | 79 | 223, BCS3 | 1h30-1h40 | – | BA, FI, HA, QR, TP | |
| WS WestJet | 5 | E75 | 1h44-1h45 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to BOS direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to BOS.
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Longest
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Boston from Washington
Nearby airports with service to Boston Logan International Airport.
| Metric | DCA→BOS | IAD→BOS | BWI→BOS |
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| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 17 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 565 | 85 | 114 |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 3m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Dulles (IAD) to Boston flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Boston flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Boston flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Boston Logan International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
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DCA: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
DCA: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
Distance & Flight Time
398 mi / 641 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 51m.
Getting to DCA
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
Getting from BOS
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Boston Climate
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
Facts
DCA–BOS Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Washington to Boston route.
Route details
Distance398 mi / 641 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights565 out / 475 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Destination: BOS
Full nameBoston Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DCA to BOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 51m. The route covers 398 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and WestJet. Plus 14 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 565 nonstop flights per week from DCA to BOS. The return direction has about 475 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BDR, PSM, MMU, MHT, BDL, ALB, PWM, RIC, BWI, BTV, GSO, BGR, YOW, LEX, GSP, CAE, MSN, YHZ, AGS, HSV, BHM, OPF, ICT, TLH, DAB, OKC, SGR, PNS, EYW, APA, HOU, NAS, BFI, SJU, GRR, EWR, MKE, YUL, SDF, JFK, DTW, SYR, LGA, CLE, CLT, ROC, MDW, ATL, PHL, ORF, PIT, MEM, YYZ, AVL, RDU, MCI, CMH, BUF, CVG, SAV, MCO, JAX, ORD, STL, TYS, MSP, HPN, BNA, IND, CHS, MIA, ILM, SAN, IAH, TPA, DSM, MSY, FLL, PDX, PBI, DFW, PHX, SRQ, RSW, SLC, SEA, DAL, MYR, LAX, VPS, LAS, AUS, DEN, SAT, HHH, SFO, TVC and ECP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BOS to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Amtrak's Acela connects Washington Union Station to Boston South Station in 6.5–7 hours, with an intermediate stop at Penn Station New York. For travelers going specifically between Washington DC and Boston city centers, the train is a genuine alternative given downtown-to-downtown access. Flying wins on raw travel time, but airport processing at DCA and BOS narrows the practical advantage to roughly 2–3 hours.
Reagan National operates under FAA slot and perimeter controls. Boston falls within the perimeter (under 1,250 miles) but the slot limits constrain total daily departure capacity at DCA regardless of destination. The DCA-BOS corridor is one of the busier short-haul slot uses at DCA, served by American, Delta, JetBlue, and United.
Boston Logan uses Terminals A, B, C, and E. JetBlue operates from Terminal C, Delta from Terminal A, and American and United from Terminal B. Terminal E handles international arrivals. Travelers connecting at BOS should note the terminal structure, as inter-terminal transfers require exiting security at Logan.
Washington Reagan to Boston Logan Route
DCA-BOS is a Northeast Corridor shuttle route of 400 miles connecting two of the US's most politically and economically significant cities. Six airlines serve roughly 269 weekly frequencies. The corridor competes directly with Amtrak's Acela high-speed rail service, making it one of the few US domestic routes where air-rail competition meaningfully shapes carrier scheduling and pricing. Block time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Slot Constraints and Rail Competition
Reagan National's slot controls limit total DCA departure capacity, making DCA-BOS one of the constrained high-demand slot uses among short-haul Northeast routes. JetBlue, American, Delta, and United all maintain presence on the corridor. Amtrak's downtown-to-downtown routing and expanding Acela capacity give the DCA-BOS market an unusually competitive intermodal dynamic. Fare elasticity between rail and air on this segment is higher than on most US domestic routes.