flights.net DCA → BOS
- Distance
- 398 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is a US domestic route of about 398 miles. The northbound half of the Washington-Boston shuttle, dense with government and professional-services demand. Washington to Boston runs frequent departures from convenient Reagan National throughout the business day.
Connecting Washington, United States with Boston, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines; arrivals land at Logan International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors JetBlue, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the DCA–BOS sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) → Logan International Airport (BOS) |
|---|---|
| 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 Washington to Boston. 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 Washington and Boston. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Late spring and early fall offer mild weather and steady schedules. Avoid midwinter when snow disrupts the corridor.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Logan International Airport (BOS) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Washington to Boston 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 DCA–BOS 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 Washington to Boston?
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 398 miles (641 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 18m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Boston?
- JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Logan International Airport (BOS).
- What aircraft are used on the DCA to BOS route?
- Carriers typically operate the Embraer E190, Airbus A320 and Embraer E175 on the Washington–Boston route.
- When is the best time to fly from Washington to Boston?
- Late spring and early fall offer mild weather and steady schedules. Avoid midwinter when snow disrupts the corridor.
- Is DCA to BOS a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the DCA to BOS route connect?
- This route links Washington, United States with Boston, United States.
- Which airports does the Washington to Boston route use?
- Flights depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA/KDCA) in Washington and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS) in Boston.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.