flights.net BOS → DCA
- Distance
- 398 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Logan International Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a US domestic route of about 398 miles. A classic Northeast Corridor business shuttle linking Boston with Washington's close-in Reagan National. Boston to Washington carries government, consulting, and academic travelers on frequent regional and narrowbody flights.
Connecting Boston, United States with Washington, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 398-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 18m. Departures use Logan International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which has 2 terminals and anchors American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the BOS–DCA sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 398 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 18m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Embraer E190, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Boston to Washington. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- JetBlue (B6)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- American Airlines (AA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Embraer E190, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 between Boston and Washington. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring brings Washington's cherry-blossom season and pleasant Boston weather. Fall is equally comfortable and avoids summer humidity.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Boston to Washington route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for BOS–DCA where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Boston to Washington?
- Logan International Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is about 398 miles (641 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 18m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Boston to Washington?
- JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
- What aircraft are used on the BOS to DCA route?
- Carriers typically operate the Embraer E190, Airbus A320 and Embraer E175 on the Boston–Washington route.
- When is the best time to fly from Boston to Washington?
- Spring brings Washington's cherry-blossom season and pleasant Boston weather. Fall is equally comfortable and avoids summer humidity.
- Is BOS to DCA a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Logan International Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the BOS to DCA route connect?
- This route links Boston, United States with Washington, United States.
- Which airports does the Boston to Washington route use?
- Flights depart Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS) in Boston and arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA/KDCA) in Washington.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.