Cheap Flights from Washington to Boston
Cheap Flights from Washington to Boston
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Boston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Boston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 3,900–4,100 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Boston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-19
DCA - BOS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 3,900 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
DCA - BOS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
DCA - BOS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
DCA - BOS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
DCA - BOS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
DCA - BOS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,100 Pts + $5.6
Washington to Boston flight facts
Distance
405 mi
652 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Boston is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Boston
BOS · General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Boston · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Manchester NH · Manchester NH is 45 mi from Boston
Flights Washington - Providence · Providence is 49 mi from Boston
Flights Washington - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 91 mi from Boston
Flights Harrisburg - Boston · Harrisburg is 93 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Portland · Portland is 95 mi from Boston
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Boston
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DCA - BOS
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BWI - BOS
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BWI - BOS
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
IAD - BOS
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BWI - BOS
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BWI - BOS
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Falmouth, MA (USA)
AutoCamp Cape Cod
From 74,000 Pts or $173
Boston, MA (USA)
The Westin Boston Seaport District
From Pts or $126
Boston, MA (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
From Pts or $412
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Boston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Boston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Boston.
Washington and Boston are about 405 miles (652 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 405-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Boston is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Boston: General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (BOS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Boston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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